Data Scientists Salary in Virginia - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Virginia)

$117,999

vs National

+2.6%

National: $115,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$117,179

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$117,999

+2.6% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$115,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Data Scientists in Virginia earns $117,999 in nominal terms, which is 2.6% above the national average of $115,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $117,179 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Virginia

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
IQVIA Inc	$136,209	13
General Motors	$119,362	2
Zillion Group	$102,274	1
AECOM Technical Services Inc	$97,850	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Data Scientists make in Virginia?

The median Data Scientists salary in Virginia is $117,999 based on 4 DOL filings.

Is Virginia a good place to work as a Data Scientists?

A Data Scientists in Virginia earns 2.6% more than the national median of $115,000, or $117,179 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.