What are the main factors that influence an Advanced 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 Advanced Scientist?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Advanced Scientist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Advanced Scientist's salary?

An Advanced Scientist's salary grows with experience: starting around $89,048 for beginners, reaching about $104,625 at mid-level, and approach $153,294 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Advanced Scientist?

Advanced Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Advanced Scientist roles are District of Columbia $118,382, California $117,933, Massachusetts $116,361. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Advanced Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Advanced Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Bioinformatics Scientist V: $155,000; Scientist V - Pharmacology: $154,503; Pharmacology Scientist V: $154,490; Principal Pharmacokinetics Scientist: $151,390; Scientist III - Biotech: $143,921.

Advanced Scientist Salary in Virginia

How much does an Advanced Scientist make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advanced Scientist in Virginia is $107,668 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,575
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,849 to $122,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,089

10% $85,089

50% (Median) $107,668

90% $135,575

Advanced Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,276	$10,190	$2,351	$59
Average	$107,668	$8,972	$2,071	$52
25th Percentile	$95,849	$7,987	$1,843	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Scientist Salaries

An Advanced 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 Advanced Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced 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): $89,048
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,414
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,625
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,290
Expert (over 8 years): $153,294

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Human Resources Generalist III	less than 1 year	$89,048
Human Resources Generalist IV	1-2 years	$107,414
Advanced Scientist	2-4 years	$104,625
Human Resources Manager	5-8 years	$122,290
Associate Human Resources Director	over 8 years	$153,294

How Do Advanced 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 Advanced Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $118,382.
California: $117,933.
Massachusetts: $116,361.

District of Columbia $118,382 California $117,933 Massachusetts $116,361 Washington $115,933 New Jersey $115,891 Alaska $115,741 Connecticut $114,265 New York $113,667

Hawaii $111,753 Rhode Island $110,855 Maryland $110,245 Minnesota $109,411 Colorado $109,090 Illinois $108,984 Oregon $108,577 Delaware $108,278

New Hampshire $108,090 Virginia $107,668 Pennsylvania $106,439 Nevada $105,819 North Dakota $105,616 Michigan $105,295 Wisconsin $105,177 Vermont $104,942

Texas $104,290 Maine $104,247 Arizona $104,183 Ohio $104,108 Georgia $103,124 Indiana $102,633 Wyoming $102,536 Utah $102,387

Iowa $102,322 Kansas $101,809 Louisiana $101,660 North Carolina $101,606 Missouri $101,585 Florida $101,168 Montana $100,943 Nebraska $100,729

Kentucky $100,612 South Carolina $100,184 Tennessee $99,917 Idaho $99,810 New Mexico $99,029 Oklahoma $98,858 Alabama $98,227 South Dakota $97,169

Arkansas $96,592 West Virginia $96,281 Mississippi $95,351

Top Paying Cities for Advanced 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: $99,019
Lambsburg: $99,229
Laurel Fork: $99,340

Ivanhoe, VA $99,019

Lambsburg, VA $99,229

Laurel Fork, VA $99,340

Marion, VA $98,502

Max Meadows, VA $99,176

Meadowview, VA $97,615

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $98,406

Rocky Gap, VA $98,460

Ruther Glen, VA $103,862

Sealston, VA $106,549

Sharps, VA $103,406

Spotsylvania, VA $104,833

Sparta, VA $104,283

Stafford, VA $109,626

Stratford, VA $105,428

Tappahannock, VA $104,045

Thornburg, VA $105,177

Unionville, VA $103,471

Village, VA $103,914

Warsaw, VA $104,283

Weems, VA $102,237

Sandy Point, VA $104,419

White Stone, VA $101,952

Wicomico Church, VA $102,696

Woodford, VA $104,748

Zacata, VA $105,102

Winchester, VA $104,608

Bentonville, VA $103,711

Berryville, VA $106,117

Boyce, VA $106,311

Brucetown, VA $104,678

Chester Gap, VA $105,691

Clear Brook, VA $104,152

Cross Junction, VA $100,773

Fishers Hill, VA $102,222

Flint Hill, VA $105,118

Front Royal, VA $105,179

Gore, VA $101,338

Hume, VA $106,539

Huntly, VA $105,295

Strasburg, VA $101,823

Linden, VA $106,798

Markham, VA $106,775

Maurertown, VA $100,439

Middletown, VA $103,812

Millwood, VA $106,121

Rileyville, VA $102,550

Earlysville, VA $101,047

Esmont, VA $100,112

Faber, VA $99,669

Fishersville, VA $100,597

Free Union, VA $100,880

Gordonsville, VA $101,938

Greenwood, VA $100,475

Ivy, VA $101,090

Keene, VA $100,517

Keswick, VA $101,290

Locust Dale, VA $102,394

Lovingston, VA $98,599

Lyndhurst, VA $99,343

Montpelier Station, VA $101,962

Nellysford, VA $99,458

North Garden, VA $100,418

Orange, VA $102,960

Palmyra, VA $101,333

Piney River, VA $98,141

Quinque, VA $101,305

Roseland, VA $98,518

Ruckersville, VA $101,263

Schuyler, VA $99,761

Shipman, VA $98,585

Somerset, VA $101,966

Stanardsville, VA $100,968

Troy, VA $101,445

Tyro, VA $98,787

Waynesboro, VA $100,750

White Hall, VA $100,930

Woodberry Forest, VA $102,361

Achilles, VA $100,805

Amelia Court House, VA $102,676

Ark, VA $101,447

Arvonia, VA $100,546

Ashland, VA $103,676

Aylett, VA $103,725

Barhamsville, VA $102,232

Beaumont, VA $102,653

Beaverdam, VA $103,666

Bena, VA $100,776

Bohannon, VA $101,189

Bremo Bluff, VA $101,200

Bruington, VA $103,518

Bumpass, VA $103,510

Cardinal, VA $101,234

Cartersville, VA $102,037

Charles City, VA $102,871

Christchurch, VA $102,032

Church View, VA $102,268

Cobbs Creek, VA $101,515

Columbia, VA $101,772

Crozier, VA $103,337

Cumberland, VA $101,206

Deltaville, VA $101,599

Diggs, VA $101,229

Redwood, VA $98,516

Rich Creek, VA $98,852

Ridgeway, VA $99,540

Riner, VA $98,842

Ripplemead, VA $98,585

Rocky Mount, VA $98,605

Salem, VA $98,124

Sandy Level, VA $98,815

Shawsville, VA $98,426

Spencer, VA $99,517

Staffordsville, VA $99,021

Stanleytown, VA $99,704

Stuart, VA $99,490

Thaxton, VA $98,309

Troutville, VA $98,271

Union Hall, VA $98,622

Vesta, VA $99,364

Villamont, VA $98,259

Vinton, VA $98,076

Wirtz, VA $98,318

Woolwine, VA $99,294

Bristol, VA $95,656

Abingdon, VA $97,075

Andover, VA $96,786

Appalachia, VA $96,786

Bee, VA $97,981

Ben Hur, VA $97,187

Big Stone Gap, VA $95,923

Birchleaf, VA $98,079

Blackwater, VA $96,043

Castlewood, VA $96,323

Cleveland, VA $97,493

Clinchco, VA $97,992

Clintwood, VA $97,881

Coeburn, VA $96,948

Damascus, VA $97,836

Dante, VA $97,498

Davenport, VA $98,173

Dryden, VA $96,238

Duffield, VA $95,423

Dungannon, VA $95,770

East Stone Gap, VA $96,125

Ewing, VA $98,416

Fort Blackmore, VA $95,158

Gate City, VA $94,508

Haysi, VA $98,554

Hiltons, VA $94,731

Honaker, VA $98,037

Jonesville, VA $97,424

Keokee, VA $96,522

Lebanon, VA $97,114

Mc Clure, VA $97,517

Mendota, VA $95,686

Nickelsville, VA $95,285

Nora, VA $97,261

Norton, VA $96,890

Pennington Gap, VA $96,499

Pound, VA $97,291

Rosedale, VA $97,929

Rose Hill, VA $98,243

Saint Charles, VA $97,065

Saint Paul, VA $96,938

Weber City, VA $94,219

Whitetop, VA $98,219

Wise, VA $97,150

Pulaski, VA $99,273

Atkins, VA $98,435

Austinville, VA $99,230

Barren Springs, VA $99,315

Bastian, VA $98,449

Bland, VA $98,680

Broadford, VA $98,346

Cana, VA $99,382

Ceres, VA $98,355

Chilhowie, VA $98,321

Cripple Creek, VA $98,766

Crockett, VA $98,743

Draper, VA $99,191

Dugspur, VA $99,263

Elk Creek, VA $98,697

Emory, VA $98,044

Fancy Gap, VA $99,297

Fries, VA $99,028

Galax, VA $99,190

Glade Spring, VA $97,849

Rural Retreat, VA $98,618

Saltville, VA $98,364

Speedwell, VA $98,682

Sugar Grove, VA $98,458

Tannersville, VA $98,287

Troutdale, VA $98,389

Willis, VA $99,211

Woodlawn, VA $99,251

Wytheville, VA $98,972

Staunton, VA $100,628

Augusta Springs, VA $100,202

Bacova, VA $99,732

Blue Grass, VA $99,771

Brownsburg, VA $99,176

Buena Vista, VA $98,363

Churchville, VA $100,908

Clifton Forge, VA $99,395

Covington, VA $98,856

Craigsville, VA $100,213

Crimora, VA $101,012

Deerfield, VA $100,292

Doe Hill, VA $100,206

Fairfield, VA $99,029

Fort Defiance, VA $101,085

Glen Wilton, VA $99,018

Goshen, VA $99,782

Greenville, VA $99,720

Grottoes, VA $101,105

Head Waters, VA $100,372

Hot Springs, VA $99,454

Iron Gate, VA $99,565

Lexington, VA $99,204

Low Moor, VA $99,333

Mc Dowell, VA $100,246

Middlebrook, VA $99,745

Millboro, VA $99,823

Mint Spring, VA $100,246

Montebello, VA $98,836

Monterey, VA $99,957

Mount Sidney, VA $101,130

Mustoe, VA $100,123

New Hope, VA $101,071

Port Republic, VA $101,050

Raphine, VA $99,296

Rockbridge Baths, VA $99,394

Selma, VA $99,430

Steeles Tavern, VA $99,500

Stuarts Draft, VA $99,872

Swoope, VA $100,450

Verona, VA $101,131

Vesuvius, VA $98,613

Warm Springs, VA $99,763

West Augusta, VA $100,510

Weyers Cave, VA $101,155

Williamsville, VA $100,302

Lynchburg, VA $96,891

Altavista, VA $97,810

Alton, VA $99,948

Amherst, VA $97,550

Appomattox, VA $97,725

Bedford, VA $98,321

Big Island, VA $97,783

Blairs, VA $99,924

Brookneal, VA $98,197

Buffalo Junction, VA $100,264

Callands, VA $99,441

Chatham, VA $99,522

Clifford, VA $97,698

Clover, VA $99,704

Cluster Springs, VA $100,259

Coleman Falls, VA $97,292

Concord, VA $97,025

Crystal Hill, VA $99,550

Danville, VA $100,003

Hillsville, VA $99,382

Carson, VA $103,211

Hiwassee, VA $99,056

Independence, VA $98,712

Annandale, VA $117,452

Burke, VA $116,351

Dumfries, VA $112,945

Dunn Loring, VA $117,602

Fairfax, VA $115,846

Fairfax Station, VA $115,531

Falls Church, VA $117,705

Fort Belvoir, VA $116,282

Great Falls, VA $115,850

Greenway, VA $117,703

Lorton, VA $115,625

Merrifield, VA $117,332

Mc Lean, VA $117,692

West Mclean, VA $117,703

Mount Vernon, VA $116,718

Newington, VA $116,450

Dry Fork, VA $99,731

Brooke, VA $108,830

Evington, VA $97,429

Forest, VA $97,238

Gladstone, VA $97,809

Gladys, VA $97,811

Glasgow, VA $98,437

Goode, VA $97,560

Gretna, VA $98,813

Halifax, VA $99,919

Howardsville, VA $99,758

Hurt, VA $98,261

Java, VA $99,408

Ararat, VA $99,358

Axton, VA $99,664

Bassett, VA $99,593

Belspring, VA $99,075

Bent Mountain, VA $98,235

Blacksburg, VA $98,608

Blue Ridge, VA $98,202

Boones Mill, VA $98,165

Buchanan, VA $98,533

Callaway, VA $98,422

Christiansburg, VA $98,618

Cascade, VA $99,578

Catawba, VA $98,365

Check, VA $98,575

Claudville, VA $99,299

Cloverdale, VA $98,019

Collinsville, VA $99,923

Copper Hill, VA $98,444

Critz, VA $99,458

Daleville, VA $98,119

Dublin, VA $99,128

Eagle Rock, VA $98,818

Eggleston, VA $98,929

Elliston, VA $98,344

Ferrum, VA $98,973

Fieldale, VA $99,781

Fincastle, VA $98,425

Floyd, VA $98,980

Glade Hill, VA $98,540

Glen Lyn, VA $98,613

Goodview, VA $98,191

Hardy, VA $98,150

Henry, VA $99,121

Huddleston, VA $98,515

Keeling, VA $99,825

Chester, VA $103,696

Chesterfield, VA $103,634

Church Road, VA $103,293

Colonial Heights, VA $103,739

Courtland, VA $101,246

Dendron, VA $101,549

Dewitt, VA $102,962

Dinwiddie, VA $103,243

Disputanta, VA $103,327

Dolphin, VA $101,831

Drewryville, VA $101,024

Ebony, VA $100,327

Elberon, VA $101,131

Emporia, VA $101,252

Ford, VA $103,053

Franklin, VA $100,935

Freeman, VA $101,808

Gasburg, VA $100,543

Hopewell, VA $103,525

Ivor, VA $101,097

Jarratt, VA $102,127

Lawrenceville, VA $101,453

Mc Kenney, VA $102,692

Meredithville, VA $101,307

Newsoms, VA $100,601

Prince George, VA $103,623

Rawlings, VA $102,297

Sedley, VA $101,382

Skippers, VA $100,848

Spring Grove, VA $102,099

Stony Creek, VA $102,687

Surry, VA $100,883

Sussex, VA $102,456

Sutherland, VA $103,536

Valentines, VA $100,637

Wakefield, VA $101,511

Warfield, VA $102,380

Waverly, VA $102,310

White Plains, VA $100,582

Wilsons, VA $102,747

Yale, VA $102,041

Zuni, VA $101,058

Claremont, VA $102,236

Farmville, VA $100,319

Baskerville, VA $100,154

Indian Valley, VA $99,124

Mc Coy, VA $98,910

Martinsville, VA $99,758

Meadows Of Dan, VA $99,390

Moneta, VA $98,354

Montvale, VA $98,353

Narrows, VA $98,911

Newbern, VA $98,997

New Castle, VA $98,431

Newport, VA $98,655

New River, VA $99,270

Oriskany, VA $98,622

Paint Bank, VA $98,467

Parrott, VA $98,957

Patrick Springs, VA $99,571

Pearisburg, VA $99,009

Pembroke, VA $99,007

Penhook, VA $98,867

Pilot, VA $98,653

Pittsville, VA $98,818

Radford, VA $99,159

Long Island, VA $98,182

Lowry, VA $97,745

Lynch Station, VA $98,193

Madison Heights, VA $96,893

Monroe, VA $97,376

Naruna, VA $97,886

Nathalie, VA $99,070

Natural Bridge, VA $98,748

Natural Bridge Station, VA $98,323

Nelson, VA $100,412

Norwood, VA $98,185

Ringgold, VA $99,861

Rustburg, VA $97,117

Scottsburg, VA $100,055

Scottsville, VA $100,596

South Boston, VA $100,142

Spout Spring, VA $97,295

Sutherlin, VA $99,870

Sweet Briar, VA $97,180

Vernon Hill, VA $99,752

Virgilina, VA $100,173

Wingina, VA $98,766

Amonate, VA $98,547

Bandy, VA $98,331

Big Rock, VA $98,866

Bishop, VA $98,341

Bluefield, VA $98,644

Boissevain, VA $98,403

Breaks, VA $98,704

Burkes Garden, VA $98,441

Cedar Bluff, VA $98,586

Doran, VA $98,991

Falls Mills, VA $98,403

Grundy, VA $99,031

Horsepen, VA $98,379

Hurley, VA $98,523

Jewell Ridge, VA $98,586

Keen Mountain, VA $98,970

Mavisdale, VA $98,595

Maxie, VA $98,886

North Tazewell, VA $98,571

Oakwood, VA $99,026

Pilgrims Knob, VA $98,757

Pocahontas, VA $98,435

Pounding Mill, VA $98,724

Raven, VA $98,944

Red Ash, VA $99,036

Richlands, VA $98,979

Rowe, VA $98,632

Shortt Gap, VA $98,852

Swords Creek, VA $98,603

Tazewell, VA $98,416

Vansant, VA $98,605

Whitewood, VA $98,617

Wolford, VA $98,634

Boydton, VA $100,369

Bracey, VA $100,626

Brodnax, VA $101,014

Buckingham, VA $99,245

Burkeville, VA $100,781

Charlotte Court House, VA $99,337

Chase City, VA $99,852

Clarksville, VA $100,546

Crewe, VA $101,423

Cullen, VA $99,041

Dillwyn, VA $100,235

Drakes Branch, VA $99,841

Dundas, VA $101,326

Evergreen, VA $97,820

Fort Mitchell, VA $99,840

Green Bay, VA $100,225

Hampden Sydney, VA $100,471

Kenbridge, VA $100,784

Keysville, VA $99,831

La Crosse, VA $100,472

Lunenburg, VA $100,020

Meherrin, VA $100,031

Nottoway, VA $101,268

Pamplin, VA $98,710

Phenix, VA $98,264

Prospect, VA $99,330

Randolph, VA $99,499

Red House, VA $97,976

Red Oak, VA $99,980

Rice, VA $100,909

Saxe, VA $99,764

Skipwith, VA $100,050

South Hill, VA $100,434

Victoria, VA $100,373

Wylliesburg, VA $99,891

Roanoke, VA $97,949

Wachapreague, VA $101,704

Wardtown, VA $101,507

Wattsville, VA $101,800

Willis Wharf, VA $101,675

Windsor, VA $100,808

Withams, VA $101,719

Norfolk, VA $100,291

Newport News, VA $100,515

Fort Eustis, VA $100,555

Hampton, VA $100,578

Fort Monroe, VA $100,522

Poquoson, VA $100,544

Yorktown, VA $100,663

Lackey, VA $100,704

Seaford, VA $100,582

Portsmouth, VA $100,319

Fort Lee, VA $103,734

Petersburg, VA $103,734

Virginia State University, VA $103,734

Alberta, VA $101,684

Ammon, VA $103,046

Blackstone, VA $102,175

Boykins, VA $100,721

Branchville, VA $100,481

Capron, VA $101,217

Round Hill, VA $108,753

Catharpin, VA $112,827

Delaplane, VA $107,615

Ashburn, VA $113,295

Chantilly, VA $114,487

Gainesville, VA $111,909

Hamilton, VA $110,218

Lincoln, VA $110,110

Sterling, VA $114,673

Haymarket, VA $111,802

Herndon, VA $115,095

Leesburg, VA $111,514

Lovettsville, VA $109,043

Nokesville, VA $112,047

Upperville, VA $107,971

Warrenton, VA $108,363

Reston, VA $115,757

Waterford, VA $110,037

The Plains, VA $110,347

Doswell, VA $103,711

Dutton, VA $101,494

Fork Union, VA $101,511

Foster, VA $101,167

Glen Allen, VA $103,945

Gloucester, VA $101,386

Gloucester Point, VA $100,772

Goochland, VA $102,811

Grimstead, VA $101,421

Gum Spring, VA $102,811

Gwynn, VA $101,420

Hadensville, VA $102,651

Hallieford, VA $101,390

Hanover, VA $103,732

Hardyville, VA $101,692

Hartfield, VA $101,727

Hayes, VA $100,836

Henrico, VA $104,022

Hudgins, VA $101,342

Jamaica, VA $102,608

Jamestown, VA $101,067

Jetersville, VA $101,499

Kents Store, VA $101,739

King And Queen Court House, VA $102,763

King William, VA $103,295

Lanexa, VA $102,604

Lightfoot, VA $101,563

Little Plymouth, VA $102,634

Locust Hill, VA $102,032

Louisa, VA $102,794

Macon, VA $102,912

Maidens, VA $103,203

Manakin Sabot, VA $103,541

Mannboro, VA $102,868

Manquin, VA $103,597

Maryus, VA $100,786

Mascot, VA $102,332

Mathews, VA $101,227

Burgess, VA $102,981

Accomac, VA $101,624

Assawoman, VA $101,665

Atlantic, VA $101,802

Battery Park, VA $100,529

Belle Haven, VA $101,565

Birdsnest, VA $101,374

Bloxom, VA $101,780

Cape Charles, VA $101,235

Capeville, VA $101,255

Carrollton, VA $100,518

Carrsville, VA $100,976

Cheriton, VA $101,245

Chesapeake, VA $100,555

Chincoteague Island, VA $101,867

Wallops Island, VA $101,792

Craddockville, VA $101,581

Davis Wharf, VA $101,560

Eastville, VA $101,283

Exmore, VA $101,522

Franktown, VA $101,408

Greenbackville, VA $102,098

Greenbush, VA $101,806

Hacksneck, VA $101,524

Hallwood, VA $101,753

Harborton, VA $101,773

Horntown, VA $101,926

Oak Hall, VA $101,716

Isle Of Wight, VA $100,743

Jamesville, VA $101,466

Jenkins Bridge, VA $101,769

Keller, VA $101,647

Locustville, VA $101,642

Machipongo, VA $101,358

Mappsville, VA $101,730

Marionville, VA $101,357

Mears, VA $101,678

Melfa, VA $101,660

Modest Town, VA $101,923

Nassawadox, VA $101,463

Nelsonia, VA $101,930

New Church, VA $101,893

Onancock, VA $101,745

Onley, VA $101,633

Oyster, VA $101,268

Painter, VA $101,585

Parksley, VA $101,801

Pungoteague, VA $101,627

Quinby, VA $101,360

Rescue, VA $100,524

Sanford, VA $101,910

Saxis, VA $101,926

Seaview, VA $101,247

Smithfield, VA $100,633

Suffolk, VA $100,587

Tangier, VA $102,178

Tasley, VA $101,851

Temperanceville, VA $101,753

Townsend, VA $101,267

Virginia Beach, VA $101,895

Dulles, VA $115,789

Aldie, VA $112,134

Amissville, VA $106,678

Arcola, VA $113,258

Manassas, VA $113,444

Marshall, VA $108,244

Middleburg, VA $110,233

Catlett, VA $110,751

Centreville, VA $113,902

Clifton, VA $114,862

Orlean, VA $107,269

Paeonian Springs, VA $110,747

Paris, VA $107,269

Philomont, VA $109,907

Purcellville, VA $109,093

Bluemont, VA $107,633

Bristow, VA $112,564

Broad Run, VA $110,562

Calverton, VA $110,310

Casanova, VA $110,495

Rectortown, VA $108,110

Mechanicsville, VA $103,813

Midlothian, VA $103,656

Millers Tavern, VA $103,801

Mineral, VA $103,428

Moon, VA $101,270

Moseley, VA $103,310

New Canton, VA $101,073

New Kent, VA $103,245

New Point, VA $101,016

Newtown, VA $104,120

Norge, VA $101,713

North, VA $101,359

Oilville, VA $103,335

Onemo, VA $101,143

Ordinary, VA $100,923

Port Haywood, VA $101,001

Powhatan, VA $102,993

Providence Forge, VA $103,068

Quinton, VA $103,596

Rockville, VA $103,452

Ruthville, VA $102,855

Saint Stephens Church, VA $103,788

Saluda, VA $102,071

Sandston, VA $103,836

Sandy Hook, VA $102,791

Schley, VA $101,162

Severn, VA $100,839

Shacklefords, VA $102,126

State Farm, VA $103,253

Stevensville, VA $103,007

Studley, VA $103,805

Susan, VA $101,042

Toano, VA $102,032

Topping, VA $101,941

Trevilians, VA $102,730

Richmond, VA $104,050

Urbanna, VA $102,426

Wake, VA $101,787

Walkerton, VA $103,153

Ware Neck, VA $101,203

Water View, VA $102,405

West Point, VA $102,757

White Marsh, VA $101,035

Wicomico, VA $100,857

Williamsburg, VA $101,031

Woods Cross Roads, VA $101,398

Montpelier, VA $103,296

Oakton, VA $116,114

Occoquan, VA $115,259

Quantico, VA $111,428

Springfield, VA $117,147

Triangle, VA $112,234

Vienna, VA $117,146

Woodbridge, VA $114,426

Arlington, VA $117,736

Fort Myer, VA $117,738

Mattaponi, VA $102,374

Dhs, VA $117,737

Fort Valley, VA $101,788

Star Tannery, VA $100,792

Stephens City, VA $104,647

Stephenson, VA $104,716

Toms Brook, VA $101,731

White Post, VA $105,547

Woodstock, VA $100,891

Culpeper, VA $104,222

Aroda, VA $101,670

Banco, VA $102,015

Bealeton, VA $107,902

Boston, VA $103,947

Brandy Station, VA $106,050

Brightwood, VA $102,533

Castleton, VA $105,090

Elkwood, VA $105,911

Etlan, VA $102,297

Goldvein, VA $108,378

Graves Mill, VA $101,531

Haywood, VA $102,506

Hood, VA $100,892

Jeffersonton, VA $107,232

Leon, VA $102,966

Lignum, VA $105,299

Madison, VA $101,523

Midland, VA $108,976

Mitchells, VA $103,392

Oakpark, VA $102,166

Pratts, VA $101,511

Radiant, VA $101,887

Rapidan, VA $102,807

Remington, VA $107,044

Reva, VA $103,079

Richardsville, VA $106,178

Rixeyville, VA $105,903

Rochelle, VA $101,480

Somerville, VA $109,185

Sperryville, VA $102,979

Stevensburg, VA $105,510

Sumerduck, VA $107,073

Syria, VA $101,139

Viewtown, VA $105,973

Washington, VA $104,786

Wolftown, VA $100,899

Woodville, VA $103,996

Harrisonburg, VA $101,311

Basye, VA $100,502

Bergton, VA $100,192

Bridgewater, VA $101,122

Broadway, VA $100,810

Criders, VA $100,371

Dayton, VA $100,775

Edinburg, VA $100,673

Elkton, VA $100,976

Alexandria, VA $117,723

Fredericksburg, VA $106,667

Bowling Green, VA $104,597

Burr Hill, VA $104,609

Callao, VA $104,007

Caret, VA $105,248

Center Cross, VA $103,457

Champlain, VA $105,007

Coles Point, VA $105,401

Colonial Beach, VA $105,993

Corbin, VA $105,338

Dahlgren, VA $109,469

Dogue, VA $105,922

Dunnsville, VA $103,829

Edwardsville, VA $103,115

Farnham, VA $103,419

Garrisonville, VA $110,367

Hague, VA $104,638

Hartwood, VA $106,975

Haynesville, VA $104,552

Heathsville, VA $103,018

Hustle, VA $105,070

Irvington, VA $102,193

Jersey, VA $106,068

Kilmarnock, VA $102,280

King George, VA $107,723

Kinsale, VA $104,436

Ladysmith, VA $103,993

Lancaster, VA $102,530

Laneview, VA $102,779

Lively, VA $102,625

Locust Grove, VA $104,639

Loretto, VA $105,090

Lottsburg, VA $103,813

Merry Point, VA $102,369

Milford, VA $104,212

Mollusk, VA $102,406

Montross, VA $105,323

Morattico, VA $102,938

Mount Holly, VA $104,972

Ninde, VA $107,962

Nuttsville, VA $102,837

Oldhams, VA $104,352

Ophelia, VA $103,036

Partlow, VA $104,895

Port Royal, VA $105,063

Rappahannock Academy, VA $105,083

Reedville, VA $102,959

Rhoadesville, VA $103,653

Rollins Fork, VA $105,989

Fulks Run, VA $100,558

Hinton, VA $100,465

Keezletown, VA $100,955

Lacey Spring, VA $101,005

Linville, VA $100,953

Luray, VA $101,277

Mc Gaheysville, VA $101,071

Mount Crawford, VA $101,075

Mount Jackson, VA $100,744

Mount Solon, VA $100,758

New Market, VA $100,977

Orkney Springs, VA $100,527

Penn Laird, VA $101,116

Quicksburg, VA $100,845

Pleasant Valley, VA $101,062

Shenandoah, VA $101,012

Singers Glen, VA $100,946

Stanley, VA $101,020

Timberville, VA $100,994

Charlottesville, VA $101,175

Afton, VA $100,055

Arrington, VA $98,065

Barboursville, VA $101,569

Batesville, VA $100,935

Covesville, VA $100,063

Crozet, VA $100,983

Dyke, VA $100,932

Ruby, VA $109,840

Advanced Scientist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Advanced Scientist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Advanced Scientist positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Advanced Scientist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Advanced Scientist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$129,202	$62.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Advanced 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.

$95,849

Average $107,668/year

$122,276

$7,987

Average $8,972/month

$10,190

$1,843

Average $2,071/week

$2,351

$46

Average $52/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,276	$10,190	$2,351	$59
Average	$107,668	$8,972	$2,071	$52
25th Percentile	$95,849	$7,987	$1,843	$46

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