Life Scientists, All Other in Virginia
Local pay for life scientists, all other in Virginia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 19-1099
$81,600
median pay, Virginia
350
employed in Virginia
-13.0%
vs U.S. median
+3.7%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What life scientists, all other earn in Virginia
Virginia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of life scientists, all other in Virginia earn between $64,560 and $117,920 a year; the U.S. median is $93,750.
$59,870
P10
$81,600
MEDIAN
$117,920
P75
$141,550
P90
Pay by metro in Virginia
$70,050
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