Data Analyst Salary in Virginia
Based on 180+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$59,990
$28.84/hr
vs National Average
$76,585
-21.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$44K – $195K
180 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Data Analyst in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,110 |
| 25th percentile | $53,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $59,990 |
| 75th percentile | $113,090 |
| 90th percentile | $195,190 |
Top-Paying Industries for Data Analyst (U.S.)
Which industries pay Data Analysts the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Data Analysts in Virginia tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade | $115,650 | 90 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $94,490 | 1K |
| Finance and Insurance | $93,090 | — |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $84,100 | 90 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $80,900 | 130 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Data Analyst in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Virginia) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $145,280 |
| 2023 | $49,800 |
| 2024 | $52,440 |
| 2025 | $59,990 |
| 2026 (projected) | $63,589 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $145,280 | $72,895 |
| 2023 | $49,800 | $69,063 |
| 2024 | $52,440 | $73,219 |
| 2025 | $59,990 | $76,585 |
| 2026 (projected) | $63,589 | $81,180 |
Data Analyst Salary by Experience Level in Virginia
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $53,620 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $59,990 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $113,090 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $195,190 |
Data Analyst Salary in Other States
Related Data Analyst Salaries in Virginia
How other high-demand occupations in Virginia compare to Data Analyst ($59,990 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Data Analyst | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Manager in VA | $201,490 | +235.9% | $96.87/hr |
| Database Administrator in VA | $160,360 | +167.3% | $77.10/hr |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist in VA | $157,390 | +162.4% | $75.67/hr |
| Computer Network Architect in VA | $141,340 | +135.6% | $67.95/hr |
| Software Engineer in VA | $139,030 | +131.8% | $66.84/hr |
| Computer Hardware Engineer in VA | $139,030 | +131.8% | $66.84/hr |
| Software Developer in VA | $136,460 | +127.5% | $65.61/hr |
| Information Security Analyst in VA | $134,900 | +124.9% | $64.86/hr |
| Operations Research Analyst in VA | $129,460 | +115.8% | $62.24/hr |
| Web Developer in VA | $128,380 | +114.0% | $61.72/hr |
| Data Scientist in VA | $126,430 | +110.8% | $60.78/hr |
| Computer Programmer in VA | $121,610 | +102.7% | $58.47/hr |