Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for biological scientists, all other is $46.17 an hour ($96,030 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.

$46.17Median hourly pay
$78,540–$113,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,650People in this job in Virginia

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($98,920). Virginia ranks 15th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for biological scientists, all other in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$31.08$64,650
25% of workers$37.76$78,540
Half of workers (median)$46.17$96,030
75% of workers$54.60$113,570
90% of workers$72.64$151,100

Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$90,020300
Charlottesville$86,8000
Richmond$77,100140

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological scientists, all other

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)

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