Physicists Salary in Virginia
Ranked #24 of 43 · VA
6.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $159,320 ≈ $77/hr
Median annual salary $145,040
Employment 940
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $97,720P25 $112,570 Median $145,040P75 $195,190P90 $238,570
About 80% of physicistss in Virginia earn between $97,720 and $238,570. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean physicists salary in Virginia is $159,320, about 6.9% below the U.S. average ($171,180). That works out to roughly $77/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $218,290 | $202,250 | 40 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $148,950 | $160,270 | 50 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $138,740 | $136,830 | 240 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $110,930 | $124,960 | 240 |