Physicist Salary in Virginia
Based on 1K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$164,180
$78.933/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+9.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$100K – —
1K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,920 |
| 25th percentile | $112,610 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $164,180 |
| 75th percentile | $212,880 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,090 |
| 2023 | $128,880 |
| 2024 | $164,180 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,090 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $128,880 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $164,180 | $149,537 |