Physicists Salary in Virginia
Physicists in Virginia earn a median of $145,040 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $145,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,720; the top 10% earn over $238,570. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Astronomers$128,930 median in Virginia
- Mathematicians$148,030 median in Virginia
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$157,390 median in Virginia
- Bioinformatics Scientists$96,030 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,390 median in Virginia
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$105,780 median in Virginia
Physicists pay in Virginia
How much do physicists make in Virginia?
The median is $145,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,720 and the top 10% earn over $238,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 43 (−16% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.