Data Scientist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median data scientist in the Richmond area earns $122,510 a year ($58.90 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($120,230) and 3% below the Virginia median ($126,430). Half of the 1,050 data scientists there earn between $91,030 and $169,990.
Median $122,510
10th: $68,51090th: $208,170
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,510 | $76,420 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $91,030 | $97,390 | $85,660 |
| Median | $122,510 | $126,430 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $169,990 | $165,610 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $208,170 | $207,890 | $199,130 |
| Average | $133,460 | $134,590 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 1,050 | 8,920 | 262,440 |
Richmond, VA ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $100,300
- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- New York, NY: $135,980
- Baltimore, MD: $134,320
- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
- Washington, DC: $132,200
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- Software Developer: $132,120
- IT Support Specialist: $60,790
- Computer Systems Analyst: $105,190
- Network Administrator: $99,750
- Information Security Analyst: $126,230
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.