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Data Scientists average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$138,320
- Richmond$133,460
- Winchester$121,250
- Roanoke$109,120
- Virginia Beach$106,710
- Blacksburg$101,830
- Harrisonburg$87,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $138,320 | $149,800 | $95,140 | $98,668 | 99 |
| Richmond | $133,460 | $122,510 | $91,030 | $95,626 | 98 |
| Winchester | $121,250 | $129,990 | $95,850 | $87,972 | 96 |
| Roanoke | $109,120 | $106,090 | $75,630 | $80,136 | 94 |
| Virginia Beach | $106,710 | $100,300 | $77,160 | $78,579 | 98 |
| Blacksburg | $101,830 | $89,070 | $89,070 | $75,426 | 93 |
| Harrisonburg | $87,650 | $79,560 | $74,710 | $66,266 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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