How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Virginia?
$140,700a year
Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in Virginia. That is $67.63 an hour or $11,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.63
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,660Median: $140,700Highest 10%: $218,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,660 | $39.74 | |
| 25th | $110,500 | $53.13 | |
| Median | $140,700 | $67.63 | |
| 75th | $179,700 | $86.41 | |
| 90th | $218,000 | $104.83 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $138,300 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $119,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $107,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $85,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social scientist and related workers.
| 1. Virginia | $140,700 |
| 2. Maryland | $131,800 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $128,400 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $67.63 ($140,700 a year).
Do social scientist and related workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $140,700 against $101,100 nationally, 39% more.
Where does Virginia rank for social scientist and related worker pay?
Virginia ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays social scientist and related workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $138,300 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.