The median annual wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Virginia is $111,920 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $124,270.
Pay spans roughly $51,500 at the 10th percentile to $191,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $53.81 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as atmospheric and space scientists in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $111,920 |
| Mean (annual) | $124,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $53.81 |
| 10th percentile | $51,500 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.