Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Virginia

Other biological scientists in Virginia earn the most in Charlottesville (average $91,660 a year) and the least in Richmond ($86,300), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $102,970 and the median at $96,030 for 1,650 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Virginia

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charlottesville	$91,660	$86,800	$70,160	$68,856	99
Virginia Beach	$87,260	$90,020	$71,250	$66,014	98
Richmond	$86,300	$77,100	$73,880	$65,394	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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