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Salary · Virginia · BLS OEWS May 2024

Biologists Salary in Virginia

In Virginia, biologists earn a median of $83,370 per year.

Median (Virginia)
$83,370
Bottom 10%
$60,800
Top 10%
$134,750
Employed in Virginia
1,950

How Virginia compares

Refit analysis ·In Virginia, biologists earn a median of $83,370 — 11% below the national median of $93,330. Locally the range runs $60,800 to $134,750. About 1,950 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Virginia ranks #24 of 53 states for biologists pay — roughly the 56th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Connecticut, $120,880) by 45%. State employment of about 1,950 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$93,330
US bottom 10%
$54,500
US top 10%
$159,780

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Science
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mathematics
  • Active Learning

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