Environmental Scientist Salary in Virginia
Based on 3K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$78,140
$37.567/hr
vs National Average
$77,423
+0.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$56K – $129K
3K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Environmental Scientist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,310 |
| 25th percentile | $65,320 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,140 |
| 75th percentile | $99,630 |
| 90th percentile | $128,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Environmental Scientist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,630 |
| 2023 | $79,440 |
| 2024 | $78,140 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,630 | $70,215 |
| 2023 | $79,440 | $74,160 |
| 2024 | $78,140 | $77,423 |