Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in Virginia
Based on 4K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$157,390
$75.668/hr
vs National Average
$133,027
+18.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$96K – $231K
4K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Computer and Information Research Scientist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,300 |
| 25th percentile | $124,780 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $157,390 |
| 75th percentile | $207,480 |
| 90th percentile | $230,630 |
Top H-1B Employers for Computer and Information Research Scientist in Virginia
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Virginia — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.com Services LLC | 6 | $156,600 |
| 2 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 4 | $169,600 |
| 3 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | 3 | $68,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Computer and Information Research Scientist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $137,240 |
| 2023 | $143,750 |
| 2024 | $153,340 |
| 2025 | $157,390 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $137,240 | $120,162 |
| 2023 | $143,750 | $127,853 |
| 2024 | $153,340 | $131,937 |
| 2025 | $157,390 | $133,027 |