Medical Scientists Salary in Virginia
Medical Scientists in Virginia earn a median of $93,620 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,560
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,540; the top 10% earn over $186,810. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Virginia
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- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$105,780 median in Virginia
- Microbiologists$77,820 median in Virginia
- Physicians, Pathologists$240,780 median in Virginia
- Bioinformatics Scientists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Virginia
How much do medical scientists make in Virginia?
The median is $93,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,540 and the top 10% earn over $186,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 46 (−9% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.