Data Scientists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for data scientists is $60.79 an hour ($126,430 a year). About 8,920 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($120,230). Virginia ranks 10th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.74 | $76,420 |
| 25% of workers | $46.82 | $97,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.79 | $126,430 |
| 75% of workers | $79.62 | $165,610 |
| 90% of workers | $99.95 | $207,890 |
Data Scientists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $149,800 | 0 |
| Winchester | $129,990 | 60 |
| Richmond | $122,510 | 1,050 |
| Roanoke | $106,090 | 0 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $100,300 | 770 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $89,070 | 60 |
| Harrisonburg | $79,560 | 40 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $129,460 |
| Statisticians | $114,920 |
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