Geneticists Salary in Virginia
Geneticists in Virginia earn a median of $96,030 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,650; the top 10% earn over $151,100. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93,620 median in Virginia
- Biologists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$77,820 median in Virginia
- Bioinformatics Scientists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$105,780 median in Virginia
Geneticists pay in Virginia
How much do geneticists make in Virginia?
The median is $96,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,650 and the top 10% earn over $151,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for geneticists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.