Physical Scientists, All Other Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $138,130 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.41
10th percentile $80,500
90th percentile $189,360
Employed locally 120
National median $117,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,500
    25th
    $102,690
    50th (median)
    $138,130
    75th
    $174,950
    90th
    $189,360

    Top-paying metros for Physical Scientists, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $174,810
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $170,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $168,870
    Minnesota $167,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $162,610
    District of Columbia $157,980

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists$131,750
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$63,660
    Biological Scientists, All Other$110,390
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$46,950
    Urban and Regional Planners$66,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Scientists, All Other make per hour in Northeast Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Northeast Virginia is $66.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.04 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia above or below average for Physical Scientists, All Other salaries?

    The median Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Northeast Virginia is 17.1% above the national median of $117,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Scientists, All Other in Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Physical Scientists, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $80,500 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,690.