How much do data scientists make in Virginia?

The median wage for data scientists in Virginia is $126,430 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 8,920 jobs in the state.

Where in Virginia do data scientists earn the most?

Charlottesville, VA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $149,800 a year.

Checked Oct 23, 2026

Data Scientists Salary in Virginia

Data Scientists in Virginia earn a median $126,430 a year, 5% above the U.S. median.

Median in VA: $126,430 a year
U.S. median: $120,230 a year
Employment: 8,920
Location quotient: 1.29; Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)

Pay range in Virginia

10%: $76,420Median: $126,43090%: $207,890

Median (50%): $126,430 · $60.79 an hour
Mean (average): $134,590 · $64.71 an hour (estimate error ±1.8%)
10th percentile: $76,420 · $36.74 an hour
25th percentile: $97,390 · $46.82 an hour
75th percentile: $165,610 · $79.62 an hour
90th percentile: $207,890 · $99.95 an hour
Employment: 8,920 (estimate error ±10.1%)
Jobs per 1,000: 2.17
Location quotient: 1.29 (1.00 = national share)

Data Scientists pay by metro area in Virginia

Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas

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Area	Median wage	Employment
Charlottesville, VA	$149,800	Not reported
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$132,200	9,260
Winchester, VA-WV	$129,990	60
Richmond, VA	$122,510	1,050
Roanoke, VA	$106,090	Not reported
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$100,950	30
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$100,300	770
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA	$98,470	90
Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$95,700	60
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA	$89,070	60
Harrisonburg, VA	$79,560	40
Lynchburg, VA	Not reported	70

H-1B filings for data scientists in Virginia

FY 2026 through Q3, by work location

Details

1,107 certified filings with a median offered wage of $115,939.

Frequently asked questions

How much do data scientists make in Virginia?: The median wage for data scientists in Virginia is $126,430 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 8,920 jobs in the state.
Where in Virginia do data scientists earn the most?: Charlottesville, VA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $149,800 a year.

Data sources

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Disclosure DataU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification

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