Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Virginia
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Virginia earn an average of $127,300 a year. That is $10,460 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $122,860.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Average pay by state
Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| Virginia | $127,300 | $61.20 |
| District of Columbia | $119,310 | $57.36 |
| Maryland | $115,930 | $55.73 |
| North Carolina | $112,360 | $54.02 |
| Tennessee | $108,390 | $52.11 |
| West Virginia | $100,220 | $48.18 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,070
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90,500
- Biological Scientists, All Other$102,970
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$126,950
- Conservation Scientists$92,610
- Microbiologists$94,580
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in Virginia?
The average is $127,300 a year, and the median is $93,620. That is $10,460 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$61.20 an hour on average; the median is $45.01.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($122,860), followed by Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA ($87,290). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Charlottesville, VA ($82,910).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #5 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.