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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $130,670 a year, based on BLS estimates for 850 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 17% below the VA statewide median of $157,390. It ranks #17 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTS · NORTHEAST VIRGINIA NONMETROPOLITAN AREA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · NORTHEAST VIRGINIA NONMETROPOLITAN AREA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$88,880P25$101,280MEDIAN$130,670P75$156,750P90$183,040
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$82,200P25$103,570MEDIAN$140,300P75$188,700P90$230,630
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Questions

What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area?

The BLS median is $130,670 a year (May 2025). Half of the 850 jobs pay between $101,280 and $156,750. The 10th percentile is $88,880 and the 90th is $183,040.

Is Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Computer and Information Research Scientists?

That is 7% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 17% below the VA statewide median of $157,390. It ranks #17 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.