Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Virginia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,430 | $120,395 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.78 | $57.88 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $125,054.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | $105,860 | $83,300 | $161,700 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Virginia is $126,430, or about $60.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Virginia is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Virginia typically earn from $83,300 depending on the city and employer.
With 8,920 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $126,430, Virginia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.