Physicist Salary in Virginia
Based on 940+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$145,040
$69.731/hr
vs National Average
$153,763
-5.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$98K – $239K
940 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,720 |
| 25th percentile | $112,570 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $145,040 |
| 75th percentile | $195,190 |
| 90th percentile | $238,570 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,090 |
| 2023 | $128,880 |
| 2024 | $164,180 |
| 2025 | $145,040 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,090 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $128,880 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $164,180 | $149,537 |
| 2025 | $145,040 | $153,763 |