Data Scientists Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Virginia
Data Scientists in Virginia earn a median salary of $99,998 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.2% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 2,220 data scientists are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $79,560 to $129,990 depending on location.
$99,998
Avg median salary in Virginia
$129,990
Highest paying metro
$79,560
Lowest paying metro
2,220
Employed in Virginia
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inData Scientists salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, VA-WV | $129,990 | $95,850 | $146,240 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $117,020 | $96,060 | $153,730 | 880 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $108,980 | $81,590 | $125,650 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $106,850 | $79,970 | $129,350 | 610 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $105,660 | $81,030 | $138,370 | 100 |
| Southside Virginia | $100,950 | $76,770 | $129,730 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $95,760 | $72,250 | $118,820 | 220 |
| Roanoke, VA | $94,960 | $61,880 | $118,330 | 70 |
| Northeast Virginia | $88,920 | $80,500 | $107,960 | 40 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $86,240 | $86,240 | $106,500 | 50 |
| Northern West Virginia | $85,090 | $69,480 | $86,880 | 60 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $79,560 | $74,710 | $103,550 | 40 |