Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for computer and information research scientists is $75.67 an hour ($157,390 a year). About 3,590 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($140,300). Virginia ranks 7th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer and information research scientists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.30 | $96,300 |
| 25% of workers | $59.99 | $124,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $75.67 | $157,390 |
| 75% of workers | $99.75 | $207,480 |
| 90% of workers | $110.88 | $230,630 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $162,910 | 160 |
| Charlottesville | $144,580 | 40 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $132,870 | 460 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer and information research scientists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +21.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Software Developers | $136,460 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $120,840 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $65,040 |
| Information Security Analysts | $134,900 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $139,030 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $109,610 |
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