Life Scientists, All Other salary
in Richmond, VA
Life Scientists, All Other in the Richmond, VA metro earn a median of $70,050 a year, based on BLS estimates for 210 jobs (May 2025). That is 25% below the U.S. median of $93,750 and 14% below the VA statewide median of $81,600. It ranks #5 of 7 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE210 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Life Scientists, All Other salary in Richmond?
The BLS median is $70,050 a year (May 2025). Half of the 210 jobs pay between $61,760 and $86,030. The 10th percentile is $59,870 and the 90th is $115,010.
Is Richmond a high-paying metro for Life Scientists, All Other?
That is 25% below the U.S. median of $93,750 and 14% below the VA statewide median of $81,600. It ranks #5 of 7 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.