Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
- Middle 50%
- $103,570–$158,210
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #16 of 29
Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro earn a median of $132,870 a year, based on BLS estimates for 460 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 16% below the VA statewide median of $157,390. It ranks #16 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE460 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in other VA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $130,670 |
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Questions
What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Virginia Beach?
The BLS median is $132,870 a year (May 2025). Half of the 460 jobs pay between $103,570 and $158,210. The 10th percentile is $87,340 and the 90th is $181,400.
Is Virginia Beach a high-paying metro for Computer and Information Research Scientists?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 16% below the VA statewide median of $157,390. It ranks #16 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make an hour in Virginia Beach?
About $63.88 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $132,870 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $49.79–$76.06 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.