How much does a physicist make in Virginia?
$145,000a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Virginia. That is $69.73 an hour or $12,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.73
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,720Median: $145,000Highest 10%: $238,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,720 | $46.98 | |
| 25th | $112,600 | $54.12 | |
| Median | $145,000 | $69.73 | |
| 75th | $195,200 | $93.84 | |
| 90th | $238,600 | $114.70 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Richmond, VA | $218,300 |
| Washington, DC | $171,600 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $149,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $110,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 22. Utah | $156,800 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $155,200 |
| 24. Nevada | $154,000 |
| 25. Virginia | $145,000 |
| 26. Georgia | $144,900 |
| 27. Missouri | $140,500 |
| 28. Alabama | $139,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $69.73 ($145,000 a year).
Do physicists make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $145,000 against $172,300 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Virginia rank for physicist pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 43 states.
Which city in Virginia pays physicists the most?
Richmond, VA, with a median of $218,300 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.