Data Scientist Salary in Virginia
Based on 6K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$126,070
$60.611/hr
vs National Average
$105,473
+19.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $197K
6K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,570 |
| 25th percentile | $94,630 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $126,070 |
| 75th percentile | $165,370 |
| 90th percentile | $197,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,400 |
| 2023 | $136,490 |
| 2024 | $126,070 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $132,400 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $136,490 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $126,070 | $105,473 |