How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in Virginia Beach, VA is $73,193. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $55,246 to a high of $88,436, with most professionals earning between $63,799 and $81,172.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nuclear Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $55,246 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $63,799 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $73,193 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $81,172 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $88,436 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
25% $63,799 10% $55,246 90% $88,436 75% $81,172 $73,193 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Nuclear Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Physicist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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