What are the main factors that influence an AD Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for AD Scientist?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for AD Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An AD Scientist's salary?

An AD Scientist's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,712 for beginners, reaching about $102,725 at mid-level, and approach $125,996 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an AD Scientist?

AD Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AD Scientist roles are District of Columbia $115,233, California $114,796, Massachusetts $113,266. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AD Scientist roles make?

Salaries for AD Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Ad Specialist: $104,944; Ad Coordinator: $79,111; Ad Analyst: $77,396; Ad Trafficker: $76,979; Ad Manager: $72,001.

AD Scientist Salary in Virginia

How much does an AD Scientist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an AD Scientist in Virginia is $104,805 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an AD Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,877
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,275 to $114,788
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,598

10% $86,598

50% (Median) $104,805

90% $123,877

AD Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,788	$9,566	$2,207	$55
Average	$104,805	$8,734	$2,015	$50
25th Percentile	$95,275	$7,940	$1,832	$46

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Key Factors That Influence AD Scientist Salaries

An AD Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects AD Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AD Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,712
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,762
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,725
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,103
Expert (over 8 years): $125,996

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Employee Relations Specialist I	less than 1 year	$65,712
Employee Relations Specialist II	1-2 years	$84,762
AD Scientist	2-4 years	$102,725
Employee Relations Specialist IV	5-8 years	$117,103
Employee Relations Manager	over 8 years	$125,996

How Do AD Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract AD Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $115,233.
California: $114,796.
Massachusetts: $113,266.

District of Columbia $115,233 California $114,796 Massachusetts $113,266 Washington $112,850 New Jersey $112,808 Alaska $112,662 Connecticut $111,226 New York $110,643

Hawaii $108,780 Rhode Island $107,906 Maryland $107,313 Minnesota $106,501 Colorado $106,189 Illinois $106,085 Oregon $105,689 Delaware $105,398

New Hampshire $105,215 Virginia $104,805 Pennsylvania $103,608 Nevada $103,004 North Dakota $102,806 Michigan $102,494 Wisconsin $102,380 Vermont $102,151

Texas $101,516 Maine $101,474 Arizona $101,412 Ohio $101,339 Georgia $100,381 Indiana $99,903 Wyoming $99,809 Utah $99,663

Iowa $99,601 Kansas $99,101 Louisiana $98,955 North Carolina $98,903 Missouri $98,883 Florida $98,477 Montana $98,258 Nebraska $98,050

Kentucky $97,936 South Carolina $97,519 Tennessee $97,259 Idaho $97,155 New Mexico $96,395 Oklahoma $96,229 Alabama $95,615 South Dakota $94,584

Arkansas $94,022 West Virginia $93,720 Mississippi $92,815

Top Paying Cities for AD Scientist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $96,385
Lambsburg: $96,590
Laurel Fork: $96,698

Ivanhoe, VA $96,385

Lambsburg, VA $96,590

Laurel Fork, VA $96,698

Marion, VA $95,882

Max Meadows, VA $96,538

Meadowview, VA $95,018

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $95,788

Rocky Gap, VA $95,842

Ruther Glen, VA $101,099

Sealston, VA $103,715

Sharps, VA $100,655

Spotsylvania, VA $102,044

Sparta, VA $101,509

Stafford, VA $106,710

Stratford, VA $102,624

Tappahannock, VA $101,277

Thornburg, VA $102,380

Unionville, VA $100,719

Village, VA $101,150

Warsaw, VA $101,509

Weems, VA $99,517

Sandy Point, VA $101,642

White Stone, VA $99,241

Wicomico Church, VA $99,964

Woodford, VA $101,962

Zacata, VA $102,307

Winchester, VA $101,826

Bentonville, VA $100,953

Berryville, VA $103,294

Boyce, VA $103,483

Brucetown, VA $101,894

Chester Gap, VA $102,880

Clear Brook, VA $101,381

Cross Junction, VA $98,093

Fishers Hill, VA $99,503

Flint Hill, VA $102,322

Front Royal, VA $102,382

Gore, VA $98,642

Hume, VA $103,705

Huntly, VA $102,494

Strasburg, VA $99,115

Linden, VA $103,957

Markham, VA $103,934

Maurertown, VA $97,767

Middletown, VA $101,051

Millwood, VA $103,299

Rileyville, VA $99,822

Earlysville, VA $98,359

Esmont, VA $97,449

Faber, VA $97,018

Fishersville, VA $97,921

Free Union, VA $98,197

Gordonsville, VA $99,226

Greenwood, VA $97,802

Ivy, VA $98,401

Keene, VA $97,843

Keswick, VA $98,595

Locust Dale, VA $99,670

Lovingston, VA $95,977

Lyndhurst, VA $96,700

Montpelier Station, VA $99,250

Nellysford, VA $96,813

North Garden, VA $97,747

Orange, VA $100,221

Palmyra, VA $98,638

Piney River, VA $95,530

Quinque, VA $98,610

Roseland, VA $95,898

Ruckersville, VA $98,569

Schuyler, VA $97,107

Shipman, VA $95,962

Somerset, VA $99,254

Stanardsville, VA $98,282

Troy, VA $98,746

Tyro, VA $96,159

Waynesboro, VA $98,070

White Hall, VA $98,246

Woodberry Forest, VA $99,638

Achilles, VA $98,124

Amelia Court House, VA $99,945

Ark, VA $98,748

Arvonia, VA $97,872

Ashland, VA $100,918

Aylett, VA $100,966

Barhamsville, VA $99,512

Beaumont, VA $99,922

Beaverdam, VA $100,909

Bena, VA $98,096

Bohannon, VA $98,498

Bremo Bluff, VA $98,508

Bruington, VA $100,764

Bumpass, VA $100,757

Cardinal, VA $98,541

Cartersville, VA $99,323

Charles City, VA $100,135

Christchurch, VA $99,318

Church View, VA $99,548

Cobbs Creek, VA $98,815

Columbia, VA $99,065

Crozier, VA $100,588

Cumberland, VA $98,514

Deltaville, VA $98,896

Diggs, VA $98,536

Redwood, VA $95,896

Rich Creek, VA $96,222

Ridgeway, VA $96,893

Riner, VA $96,213

Ripplemead, VA $95,962

Rocky Mount, VA $95,982

Salem, VA $95,514

Sandy Level, VA $96,187

Shawsville, VA $95,808

Spencer, VA $96,870

Staffordsville, VA $96,387

Stanleytown, VA $97,052

Stuart, VA $96,844

Thaxton, VA $95,694

Troutville, VA $95,657

Union Hall, VA $95,999

Vesta, VA $96,721

Villamont, VA $95,646

Vinton, VA $95,467

Wirtz, VA $95,703

Woolwine, VA $96,653

Bristol, VA $93,112

Abingdon, VA $94,493

Andover, VA $94,212

Appalachia, VA $94,212

Bee, VA $95,375

Ben Hur, VA $94,602

Big Stone Gap, VA $93,372

Birchleaf, VA $95,470

Blackwater, VA $93,488

Castlewood, VA $93,761

Cleveland, VA $94,900

Clinchco, VA $95,386

Clintwood, VA $95,277

Coeburn, VA $94,369

Damascus, VA $95,234

Dante, VA $94,905

Davenport, VA $95,562

Dryden, VA $93,678

Duffield, VA $92,885

Dungannon, VA $93,223

East Stone Gap, VA $93,568

Ewing, VA $95,798

Fort Blackmore, VA $92,627

Gate City, VA $91,994

Haysi, VA $95,932

Hiltons, VA $92,211

Honaker, VA $95,429

Jonesville, VA $94,833

Keokee, VA $93,955

Lebanon, VA $94,531

Mc Clure, VA $94,924

Mendota, VA $93,141

Nickelsville, VA $92,750

Nora, VA $94,674

Norton, VA $94,313

Pennington Gap, VA $93,932

Pound, VA $94,703

Rosedale, VA $95,324

Rose Hill, VA $95,630

Saint Charles, VA $94,483

Saint Paul, VA $94,359

Weber City, VA $91,713

Whitetop, VA $95,606

Wise, VA $94,566

Pulaski, VA $96,632

Atkins, VA $95,817

Austinville, VA $96,591

Barren Springs, VA $96,673

Bastian, VA $95,830

Bland, VA $96,055

Broadford, VA $95,730

Cana, VA $96,739

Ceres, VA $95,738

Chilhowie, VA $95,706

Cripple Creek, VA $96,139

Crockett, VA $96,116

Draper, VA $96,552

Dugspur, VA $96,623

Elk Creek, VA $96,072

Emory, VA $95,436

Fancy Gap, VA $96,655

Fries, VA $96,394

Galax, VA $96,551

Glade Spring, VA $95,246

Rural Retreat, VA $95,994

Saltville, VA $95,748

Speedwell, VA $96,057

Sugar Grove, VA $95,839

Tannersville, VA $95,673

Troutdale, VA $95,772

Willis, VA $96,572

Woodlawn, VA $96,611

Wytheville, VA $96,339

Staunton, VA $97,951

Augusta Springs, VA $97,537

Bacova, VA $97,079

Blue Grass, VA $97,117

Brownsburg, VA $96,538

Buena Vista, VA $95,747

Churchville, VA $98,224

Clifton Forge, VA $96,751

Covington, VA $96,227

Craigsville, VA $97,547

Crimora, VA $98,325

Deerfield, VA $97,624

Doe Hill, VA $97,541

Fairfield, VA $96,395

Fort Defiance, VA $98,397

Glen Wilton, VA $96,384

Goshen, VA $97,128

Greenville, VA $97,068

Grottoes, VA $98,415

Head Waters, VA $97,702

Hot Springs, VA $96,808

Iron Gate, VA $96,917

Lexington, VA $96,565

Low Moor, VA $96,691

Mc Dowell, VA $97,580

Middlebrook, VA $97,091

Millboro, VA $97,167

Mint Spring, VA $97,580

Montebello, VA $96,207

Monterey, VA $97,299

Mount Sidney, VA $98,440

Mustoe, VA $97,460

New Hope, VA $98,383

Port Republic, VA $98,362

Raphine, VA $96,654

Rockbridge Baths, VA $96,750

Selma, VA $96,785

Steeles Tavern, VA $96,853

Stuarts Draft, VA $97,215

Swoope, VA $97,778

Verona, VA $98,441

Vesuvius, VA $95,990

Warm Springs, VA $97,109

West Augusta, VA $97,837

Weyers Cave, VA $98,464

Williamsville, VA $97,634

Lynchburg, VA $94,314

Altavista, VA $95,209

Alton, VA $97,289

Amherst, VA $94,955

Appomattox, VA $95,125

Bedford, VA $95,706

Big Island, VA $95,182

Blairs, VA $97,266

Brookneal, VA $95,585

Buffalo Junction, VA $97,597

Callands, VA $96,796

Chatham, VA $96,875

Clifford, VA $95,099

Clover, VA $97,052

Cluster Springs, VA $97,592

Coleman Falls, VA $94,704

Concord, VA $94,444

Crystal Hill, VA $96,902

Danville, VA $97,343

Hillsville, VA $96,739

Carson, VA $100,466

Hiwassee, VA $96,421

Independence, VA $96,086

Annandale, VA $114,327

Burke, VA $113,257

Dumfries, VA $109,941

Dunn Loring, VA $114,474

Fairfax, VA $112,764

Fairfax Station, VA $112,458

Falls Church, VA $114,574

Fort Belvoir, VA $113,189

Great Falls, VA $112,768

Greenway, VA $114,572

Lorton, VA $112,550

Merrifield, VA $114,211

Mc Lean, VA $114,562

West Mclean, VA $114,572

Mount Vernon, VA $113,614

Newington, VA $113,352

Dry Fork, VA $97,078

Brooke, VA $105,935

Evington, VA $94,837

Forest, VA $94,652

Gladstone, VA $95,208

Gladys, VA $95,210

Glasgow, VA $95,819

Goode, VA $94,965

Gretna, VA $96,185

Halifax, VA $97,261

Howardsville, VA $97,105

Hurt, VA $95,647

Java, VA $96,764

Ararat, VA $96,715

Axton, VA $97,013

Bassett, VA $96,944

Belspring, VA $96,440

Bent Mountain, VA $95,622

Blacksburg, VA $95,985

Blue Ridge, VA $95,590

Boones Mill, VA $95,554

Buchanan, VA $95,912

Callaway, VA $95,804

Christiansburg, VA $95,994

Cascade, VA $96,929

Catawba, VA $95,749

Check, VA $95,953

Claudville, VA $96,657

Cloverdale, VA $95,412

Collinsville, VA $97,265

Copper Hill, VA $95,826

Critz, VA $96,813

Daleville, VA $95,510

Dublin, VA $96,491

Eagle Rock, VA $96,189

Eggleston, VA $96,297

Elliston, VA $95,728

Ferrum, VA $96,340

Fieldale, VA $97,127

Fincastle, VA $95,807

Floyd, VA $96,347

Glade Hill, VA $95,919

Glen Lyn, VA $95,990

Goodview, VA $95,579

Hardy, VA $95,540

Henry, VA $96,485

Huddleston, VA $95,895

Keeling, VA $97,170

Chester, VA $100,938

Chesterfield, VA $100,878

Church Road, VA $100,546

Colonial Heights, VA $100,980

Courtland, VA $98,553

Dendron, VA $98,848

Dewitt, VA $100,223

Dinwiddie, VA $100,497

Disputanta, VA $100,579

Dolphin, VA $99,122

Drewryville, VA $98,337

Ebony, VA $97,659

Elberon, VA $98,441

Emporia, VA $98,559

Ford, VA $100,312

Franklin, VA $98,250

Freeman, VA $99,100

Gasburg, VA $97,869

Hopewell, VA $100,772

Ivor, VA $98,408

Jarratt, VA $99,410

Lawrenceville, VA $98,755

Mc Kenney, VA $99,961

Meredithville, VA $98,612

Newsoms, VA $97,925

Prince George, VA $100,866

Rawlings, VA $99,576

Sedley, VA $98,685

Skippers, VA $98,166

Spring Grove, VA $99,383

Stony Creek, VA $99,956

Surry, VA $98,200

Sussex, VA $99,731

Sutherland, VA $100,782

Valentines, VA $97,960

Wakefield, VA $98,811

Warfield, VA $99,657

Waverly, VA $99,588

White Plains, VA $97,906

Wilsons, VA $100,014

Yale, VA $99,327

Zuni, VA $98,370

Claremont, VA $99,516

Farmville, VA $97,650

Baskerville, VA $97,490

Indian Valley, VA $96,488

Mc Coy, VA $96,279

Martinsville, VA $97,105

Meadows Of Dan, VA $96,746

Moneta, VA $95,737

Montvale, VA $95,736

Narrows, VA $96,280

Newbern, VA $96,364

New Castle, VA $95,812

Newport, VA $96,031

New River, VA $96,629

Oriskany, VA $95,999

Paint Bank, VA $95,848

Parrott, VA $96,324

Patrick Springs, VA $96,923

Pearisburg, VA $96,375

Pembroke, VA $96,373

Penhook, VA $96,237

Pilot, VA $96,029

Pittsville, VA $96,189

Radford, VA $96,521

Long Island, VA $95,571

Lowry, VA $95,145

Lynch Station, VA $95,581

Madison Heights, VA $94,316

Monroe, VA $94,786

Naruna, VA $95,283

Nathalie, VA $96,435

Natural Bridge, VA $96,121

Natural Bridge Station, VA $95,707

Nelson, VA $97,741

Norwood, VA $95,573

Ringgold, VA $97,205

Rustburg, VA $94,533

Scottsburg, VA $97,393

Scottsville, VA $97,920

South Boston, VA $97,479

Spout Spring, VA $94,707

Sutherlin, VA $97,213

Sweet Briar, VA $94,595

Vernon Hill, VA $97,099

Virgilina, VA $97,509

Wingina, VA $96,139

Amonate, VA $95,926

Bandy, VA $95,716

Big Rock, VA $96,236

Bishop, VA $95,725

Bluefield, VA $96,021

Boissevain, VA $95,785

Breaks, VA $96,079

Burkes Garden, VA $95,823

Cedar Bluff, VA $95,963

Doran, VA $96,358

Falls Mills, VA $95,785

Grundy, VA $96,397

Horsepen, VA $95,762

Hurley, VA $95,902

Jewell Ridge, VA $95,963

Keen Mountain, VA $96,338

Mavisdale, VA $95,973

Maxie, VA $96,256

North Tazewell, VA $95,949

Oakwood, VA $96,392

Pilgrims Knob, VA $96,130

Pocahontas, VA $95,817

Pounding Mill, VA $96,098

Raven, VA $96,312

Red Ash, VA $96,401

Richlands, VA $96,346

Rowe, VA $96,008

Shortt Gap, VA $96,222

Swords Creek, VA $95,980

Tazewell, VA $95,798

Vansant, VA $95,982

Whitewood, VA $95,993

Wolford, VA $96,010

Boydton, VA $97,699

Bracey, VA $97,949

Brodnax, VA $98,327

Buckingham, VA $96,605

Burkeville, VA $98,100

Charlotte Court House, VA $96,695

Chase City, VA $97,196

Clarksville, VA $97,872

Crewe, VA $98,725

Cullen, VA $96,407

Dillwyn, VA $97,569

Drakes Branch, VA $97,185

Dundas, VA $98,631

Evergreen, VA $95,218

Fort Mitchell, VA $97,184

Green Bay, VA $97,559

Hampden Sydney, VA $97,798

Kenbridge, VA $98,103

Keysville, VA $97,176

La Crosse, VA $97,799

Lunenburg, VA $97,360

Meherrin, VA $97,370

Nottoway, VA $98,575

Pamplin, VA $96,084

Phenix, VA $95,650

Prospect, VA $96,688

Randolph, VA $96,852

Red House, VA $95,370

Red Oak, VA $97,320

Rice, VA $98,225

Saxe, VA $97,110

Skipwith, VA $97,389

South Hill, VA $97,763

Victoria, VA $97,703

Wylliesburg, VA $97,234

Roanoke, VA $95,344

Wachapreague, VA $98,999

Wardtown, VA $98,807

Wattsville, VA $99,092

Willis Wharf, VA $98,970

Windsor, VA $98,127

Withams, VA $99,014

Norfolk, VA $97,623

Newport News, VA $97,842

Fort Eustis, VA $97,880

Hampton, VA $97,902

Fort Monroe, VA $97,848

Poquoson, VA $97,870

Yorktown, VA $97,985

Lackey, VA $98,025

Seaford, VA $97,906

Portsmouth, VA $97,650

Fort Lee, VA $100,975

Petersburg, VA $100,975

Virginia State University, VA $100,975

Alberta, VA $98,979

Ammon, VA $100,305

Blackstone, VA $99,457

Boykins, VA $98,042

Branchville, VA $97,809

Capron, VA $98,525

Round Hill, VA $105,860

Catharpin, VA $109,826

Delaplane, VA $104,752

Ashburn, VA $110,281

Chantilly, VA $111,441

Gainesville, VA $108,932

Hamilton, VA $107,287

Lincoln, VA $107,182

Sterling, VA $111,623

Haymarket, VA $108,828

Herndon, VA $112,034

Leesburg, VA $108,548

Lovettsville, VA $106,143

Nokesville, VA $109,066

Upperville, VA $105,099

Warrenton, VA $105,481

Reston, VA $112,678

Waterford, VA $107,110

The Plains, VA $107,412

Doswell, VA $100,953

Dutton, VA $98,794

Fork Union, VA $98,811

Foster, VA $98,476

Glen Allen, VA $101,181

Gloucester, VA $98,689

Gloucester Point, VA $98,092

Goochland, VA $100,076

Grimstead, VA $98,723

Gum Spring, VA $100,076

Gwynn, VA $98,722

Hadensville, VA $99,920

Hallieford, VA $98,693

Hanover, VA $100,972

Hardyville, VA $98,987

Hartfield, VA $99,021

Hayes, VA $98,154

Henrico, VA $101,256

Hudgins, VA $98,646

Jamaica, VA $99,879

Jamestown, VA $98,379

Jetersville, VA $98,799

Kents Store, VA $99,032

King And Queen Court House, VA $100,030

King William, VA $100,548

Lanexa, VA $99,874

Lightfoot, VA $98,862

Little Plymouth, VA $99,904

Locust Hill, VA $99,318

Louisa, VA $100,060

Macon, VA $100,174

Maidens, VA $100,458

Manakin Sabot, VA $100,787

Mannboro, VA $100,132

Manquin, VA $100,841

Maryus, VA $98,105

Mascot, VA $99,610

Mathews, VA $98,534

Burgess, VA $100,242

Accomac, VA $98,921

Assawoman, VA $98,961

Atlantic, VA $99,094

Battery Park, VA $97,855

Belle Haven, VA $98,864

Birdsnest, VA $98,678

Bloxom, VA $99,073

Cape Charles, VA $98,542

Capeville, VA $98,562

Carrollton, VA $97,844

Carrsville, VA $98,290

Cheriton, VA $98,552

Chesapeake, VA $97,880

Chincoteague Island, VA $99,157

Wallops Island, VA $99,085

Craddockville, VA $98,879

Davis Wharf, VA $98,859

Eastville, VA $98,589

Exmore, VA $98,821

Franktown, VA $98,711

Greenbackville, VA $99,382

Greenbush, VA $99,098

Hacksneck, VA $98,823

Hallwood, VA $99,046

Harborton, VA $99,066

Horntown, VA $99,215

Oak Hall, VA $99,011

Isle Of Wight, VA $98,064

Jamesville, VA $98,767

Jenkins Bridge, VA $99,062

Keller, VA $98,943

Locustville, VA $98,939

Machipongo, VA $98,662

Mappsville, VA $99,024

Marionville, VA $98,661

Mears, VA $98,973

Melfa, VA $98,955

Modest Town, VA $99,211

Nassawadox, VA $98,764

Nelsonia, VA $99,219

New Church, VA $99,182

Onancock, VA $99,039

Onley, VA $98,929

Oyster, VA $98,575

Painter, VA $98,883

Parksley, VA $99,093

Pungoteague, VA $98,924

Quinby, VA $98,664

Rescue, VA $97,850

Sanford, VA $99,199

Saxis, VA $99,215

Seaview, VA $98,554

Smithfield, VA $97,956

Suffolk, VA $97,912

Tangier, VA $99,460

Tasley, VA $99,142

Temperanceville, VA $99,046

Townsend, VA $98,574

Virginia Beach, VA $99,184

Dulles, VA $112,709

Aldie, VA $109,152

Amissville, VA $103,841

Arcola, VA $110,246

Manassas, VA $110,427

Marshall, VA $105,364

Middleburg, VA $107,301

Catlett, VA $107,805

Centreville, VA $110,872

Clifton, VA $111,807

Orlean, VA $104,415

Paeonian Springs, VA $107,801

Paris, VA $104,415

Philomont, VA $106,984

Purcellville, VA $106,191

Bluemont, VA $104,770

Bristow, VA $109,570

Broad Run, VA $107,621

Calverton, VA $107,376

Casanova, VA $107,556

Rectortown, VA $105,234

Mechanicsville, VA $101,052

Midlothian, VA $100,899

Millers Tavern, VA $101,040

Mineral, VA $100,677

Moon, VA $98,577

Moseley, VA $100,562

New Canton, VA $98,384

New Kent, VA $100,499

New Point, VA $98,329

Newtown, VA $101,350

Norge, VA $99,007

North, VA $98,663

Oilville, VA $100,586

Onemo, VA $98,453

Ordinary, VA $98,238

Port Haywood, VA $98,314

Powhatan, VA $100,253

Providence Forge, VA $100,326

Quinton, VA $100,840

Rockville, VA $100,700

Ruthville, VA $100,119

Saint Stephens Church, VA $101,028

Saluda, VA $99,356

Sandston, VA $101,074

Sandy Hook, VA $100,057

Schley, VA $98,472

Severn, VA $98,157

Shacklefords, VA $99,409

State Farm, VA $100,506

Stevensville, VA $100,267

Studley, VA $101,044

Susan, VA $98,354

Toano, VA $99,318

Topping, VA $99,229

Trevilians, VA $99,997

Richmond, VA $101,283

Urbanna, VA $99,702

Wake, VA $99,079

Walkerton, VA $100,409

Ware Neck, VA $98,511

Water View, VA $99,681

West Point, VA $100,023

White Marsh, VA $98,348

Wicomico, VA $98,174

Williamsburg, VA $98,343

Woods Cross Roads, VA $98,700

Montpelier, VA $100,549

Oakton, VA $113,025

Occoquan, VA $112,193

Quantico, VA $108,464

Springfield, VA $114,031

Triangle, VA $109,249

Vienna, VA $114,030

Woodbridge, VA $111,382

Arlington, VA $114,604

Fort Myer, VA $114,606

Mattaponi, VA $99,651

Dhs, VA $114,605

Fort Valley, VA $99,080

Star Tannery, VA $98,111

Stephens City, VA $101,863

Stephenson, VA $101,931

Toms Brook, VA $99,025

White Post, VA $102,740

Woodstock, VA $98,207

Culpeper, VA $101,450

Aroda, VA $98,966

Banco, VA $99,301

Bealeton, VA $105,031

Boston, VA $101,182

Brandy Station, VA $103,229

Brightwood, VA $99,806

Castleton, VA $102,294

Elkwood, VA $103,094

Etlan, VA $99,576

Goldvein, VA $105,496

Graves Mill, VA $98,831

Haywood, VA $99,780

Hood, VA $98,208

Jeffersonton, VA $104,380

Leon, VA $100,227

Lignum, VA $102,498

Madison, VA $98,822

Midland, VA $106,077

Mitchells, VA $100,641

Oakpark, VA $99,449

Pratts, VA $98,811

Radiant, VA $99,177

Rapidan, VA $100,072

Remington, VA $104,197

Reva, VA $100,338

Richardsville, VA $103,354

Rixeyville, VA $103,086

Rochelle, VA $98,781

Somerville, VA $106,280

Sperryville, VA $100,240

Stevensburg, VA $102,703

Sumerduck, VA $104,225

Syria, VA $98,449

Viewtown, VA $103,154

Washington, VA $101,999

Wolftown, VA $98,215

Woodville, VA $101,230

Harrisonburg, VA $98,616

Basye, VA $97,828

Bergton, VA $97,526

Bridgewater, VA $98,432

Broadway, VA $98,128

Criders, VA $97,701

Dayton, VA $98,095

Edinburg, VA $97,995

Elkton, VA $98,290

Alexandria, VA $114,592

Fredericksburg, VA $103,829

Bowling Green, VA $101,814

Burr Hill, VA $101,827

Callao, VA $101,241

Caret, VA $102,448

Center Cross, VA $100,705

Champlain, VA $102,214

Coles Point, VA $102,597

Colonial Beach, VA $103,174

Corbin, VA $102,536

Dahlgren, VA $106,557

Dogue, VA $103,105

Dunnsville, VA $101,067

Edwardsville, VA $100,372

Farnham, VA $100,669

Garrisonville, VA $107,431

Hague, VA $101,855

Hartwood, VA $104,129

Haynesville, VA $101,771

Heathsville, VA $100,278

Hustle, VA $102,275

Irvington, VA $99,475

Jersey, VA $103,247

Kilmarnock, VA $99,559

King George, VA $104,858

Kinsale, VA $101,658

Ladysmith, VA $101,226

Lancaster, VA $99,803

Laneview, VA $100,045

Lively, VA $99,895

Locust Grove, VA $101,856

Loretto, VA $102,294

Lottsburg, VA $101,052

Merry Point, VA $99,647

Milford, VA $101,440

Mollusk, VA $99,682

Montross, VA $102,521

Morattico, VA $100,200

Mount Holly, VA $102,180

Ninde, VA $105,091

Nuttsville, VA $100,101

Oldhams, VA $101,576

Ophelia, VA $100,295

Partlow, VA $102,105

Port Royal, VA $102,268

Rappahannock Academy, VA $102,288

Reedville, VA $100,220

Rhoadesville, VA $100,895

Rollins Fork, VA $103,169

Fulks Run, VA $97,883

Hinton, VA $97,793

Keezletown, VA $98,270

Lacey Spring, VA $98,319

Linville, VA $98,268

Luray, VA $98,583

Mc Gaheysville, VA $98,383

Mount Crawford, VA $98,386

Mount Jackson, VA $98,065

Mount Solon, VA $98,078

New Market, VA $98,291

Orkney Springs, VA $97,853

Penn Laird, VA $98,427

Quicksburg, VA $98,162

Pleasant Valley, VA $98,374

Shenandoah, VA $98,325

Singers Glen, VA $98,261

Stanley, VA $98,333

Timberville, VA $98,308

Charlottesville, VA $98,484

Afton, VA $97,393

Arrington, VA $95,456

Barboursville, VA $98,867

Batesville, VA $98,250

Covesville, VA $97,402

Crozet, VA $98,297

Dyke, VA $98,248

Ruby, VA $106,918

AD Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For AD Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, AD Scientist positions in Aerospace & Defense or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view AD Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an AD Scientist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$115,285	$55.0	10%

AD Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an AD Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$95,275

Average $104,805/year

$114,788

$7,940

Average $8,734/month

$9,566

$1,832

Average $2,015/week

$2,207

$46

Average $50/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,788	$9,566	$2,207	$55
Average	$104,805	$8,734	$2,015	$50
25th Percentile	$95,275	$7,940	$1,832	$46

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