How much does a geoscientist make in Virginia?
$88,390a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Virginia. That is $42.50 an hour or $7,366 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.50
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,990Median: $88,390Highest 10%: $183,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| 25th | $71,640 | $34.44 | |
| Median | $88,390 | $42.50 | |
| 75th | $127,800 | $61.43 | |
| 90th | $183,000 | $88.00 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $132,600 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $89,770 |
| Richmond, VA | $80,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 22. Alabama | $88,610 |
| 23. New Mexico | $88,530 |
| 24. New Jersey | $88,500 |
| 25. Virginia | $88,390 |
| 26. Vermont | $87,070 |
| 27. Maine | $86,840 |
| 28. New York | $86,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $42.50 ($88,390 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $88,390 against $101,900 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Virginia rank for geoscientist pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays geoscientists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $132,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.