Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists is $45.01 an hour ($93,620 a year). About 4,560 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($103,410). Virginia ranks 22nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical scientists, except epidemiologists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.51 | $65,540 |
| 25% of workers | $37.08 | $77,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.01 | $93,620 |
| 75% of workers | $64.88 | $134,940 |
| 90% of workers | $89.81 | $186,810 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $78,620 | 110 |
| Lynchburg | $77,650 | 60 |
| Winchester | $77,620 | 0 |
| Charlottesville | $65,540 | 730 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical scientists, except epidemiologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $96,030 |
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