Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other pay in Virginia
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Virginia earn an average of $143,800 a year. That is $36,110 (34%) more than the U.S. average of $107,690. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $141,440.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for social scientists and related workers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $107,690 | $51.78 |
| Virginia | $143,800 | $69.14 |
| District of Columbia | $127,830 | $61.46 |
| Maryland | $126,600 | $60.87 |
| West Virginia | $95,170 | $45.76 |
| Tennessee | $91,150 | $43.82 |
| North Carolina | $90,790 | $43.65 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$127,300
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95,070
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90,500
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$98,460
- School Psychologists$93,390
- Urban and Regional Planners$93,700
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do social scientists and related workers, all other make in Virginia?
The average is $143,800 a year, and the median is $140,670. That is $36,110 (34%) more than the U.S. average of $107,690.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$69.14 an hour on average; the median is $67.63.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($141,440), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($119,150). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Richmond, VA ($87,120).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #1 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.