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Medical Scientist Salary in Virginia (2026)
$45.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,069/year ($5,839/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 22nd of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 4,560 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $93,620 a year — though pay ranges from $65,540 for newcomers to $186,810 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $93,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $186,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,560 Medical Scientist jobs in Virginia (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Medical Scientist salary of $93,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,069 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $93,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,766 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,162 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$4,623 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,069 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,839 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Virginia?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Virginia is $93,620 per year ($45.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,120 and $134,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $93,620, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $70,069 per year ($5,839 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 4,560 Medical Scientist jobs in Virginia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Virginia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Virginia.