Data Scientists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $208,170 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Richmond earn between $91,030 and $169,990.
- $69K10th
- $91K25th
- $123KMedian
- $170K75th
- $208K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $133,460 | $11,122 | $64.16 |
| Median | $122,510 | $10,209 | $58.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,030 | $7,586 | $43.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,990 | $14,166 | $81.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Data scientists in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($134,590) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $133,460 | $122,510 | $68,510 | $208,170 | 1,050 |
| Virginia | $134,590 | $126,430 | $76,420 | $207,890 | 8,920 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $133,460, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $95,626 a year, or $7,969 a month and $3,678 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $133,460 buys what about $136,381 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 7 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($138,320).
- Charlottesville$138,320
- Richmond$133,460
- Winchester$121,250
- Roanoke$109,120
- Virginia Beach$106,710
- Blacksburg$101,830
- Harrisonburg$87,650
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Richmond: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Richmond?
$64.16 an hour on average, and $58.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $95,626 a year ($7,969 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $133,460.
Do data scientists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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