Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in Virginia
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$155,860
across 12 metros
vs National Avg
+13.3%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
12
11 above national avg
Highest Metro
$196,019
Richmond
All metro areas in Virginia
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12 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VAVA | $129K | $162K | $196K | $229K | $196K |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $111K | $138K | $165K | $192K | $165K |
| Winchester, VA-WVVA | $110K | $137K | $164K | $192K | $165K |
| Lynchburg, VAVA | $111K | $137K | $163K | $188K | $163K |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VAVA | $104K | $132K | $159K | $187K | $159K |
| Roanoke, VAVA | $104K | $132K | $159K | $187K | $159K |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $104K | $132K | $159K | $187K | $159K |
| Harrisonburg, VAVA | $100K | $122K | $144K | $166K | $145K |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VAVA | $100K | $122K | $144K | $166K | $145K |
| Charlottesville, VAVA | $99K | $121K | $144K | $166K | $144K |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $99K | $120K | $142K | $164K | $142K |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan areaVA | $90K | $109K | $127K | $146K | $128K |
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