Data Scientists Salary in Virginia
Data Scientists in Virginia earn a median of $126,430 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,920
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,420; the top 10% earn over $207,890. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Mathematicians$148,030 median in Virginia
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- Bioinformatics Technicians$59,990 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Data Warehousing Specialists$160,360 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Data Scientists pay in Virginia
How much do data scientists make in Virginia?
The median is $126,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $76,420 and the top 10% earn over $207,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.