Data Scientist salary in Charlottesville, VA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Charlottesville, VA metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Median salary$107,500
Middle 50%$96.3k–$122.4k
vs. national median−13%comparison median $123,531
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $86,453 |
| 25th | $96,250 |
| 50th (median) | $107,500 |
| 75th | $122,438 |
| 90th | $123,055 |
Cost of living
Charlottesville's median Data Scientist salary of $107,500 is worth about $108,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Charlottesville = 99.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Charlottesville, VA area earned a median of $149,800 in May 2025. The H-1B median here is $107,500, 28% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Virginia | too few | 5 |
| ZestFinance | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.