Data Scientists salary
in Richmond, VA
- Middle 50%
- $91,030–$169,990
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #27 of 109
Data Scientists in the Richmond, VA metro earn a median of $122,510 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,050 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $120,230 and 3% below the VA statewide median of $126,430. It ranks #27 of 109 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,050 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Richmond
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Capital One, National Association | $170,749 | 24 |
| Capital One Services | $106,930 | 30 |
| Info Tech | $80,163 | 6 |
Data Scientists pay in other VA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $100,300 |
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Questions
What is the average Data Scientists salary in Richmond?
The BLS median is $122,510 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,050 jobs pay between $91,030 and $169,990. The 10th percentile is $68,510 and the 90th is $208,170.
Is Richmond a high-paying metro for Data Scientists?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $120,230 and 3% below the VA statewide median of $126,430. It ranks #27 of 109 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Data Scientists make an hour in Richmond?
About $58.90 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $122,510 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $43.76–$81.73 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).
Which employers pay Data Scientists the most in Richmond?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Capital One, National Association ($170,749), Capital One Services ($106,930), Info Tech ($80,163). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.