NLP Scientist Salary in Norfolk, Virginia

How much does a NLP Scientist make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a NLP Scientist in Norfolk, VA is $122,691. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,211 to $138,696, with most professionals earning between $96,938 and $153,269.

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What is a NLP Scientist?

An NLP (Natural Language Processing) Scientist is responsible for developing and implementing algorithms and models to analyze and understand human language. They work with large datasets of text and speech to create machine learning and deep learning models that can extract meaning, sentiment, and intent from natural language. NLP Scientists also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve NLP applications, such as chatbots, language translation, and sentiment analysis. They stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in NLP to continuously improve and innovate in the field. Additionally, they may also be involved in publishing research papers and presenting findings at conferences.

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What does a NLP Scientist do?

Common responsibilities of a NLP Scientist

Analyze and interpret NLP results to provide actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

September 05, 2023

Participate in the development and implementation of data preprocessing and feature engineering techniques for NLP tasks.

September 08, 2023

Provide technical expertise and guidance to other team members on NLP-related projects.

September 16, 2023

Design and evaluate NLP-based applications for tasks such as sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, text classification, and machine translation.

October 05, 2023

Develop and implement natural language processing (NLP) algorithms and models to analyze and extract insights from large volumes of unstructured text data.

October 09, 2023

Create and maintain documentation for NLP algorithms, models, and applications.

October 12, 2023

Conduct research and experimentation to improve the accuracy and performance of NLP algorithms and models.

October 26, 2023

Collaborate with data engineers and software developers to optimize NLP algorithms for scalability and performance.

November 01, 2023

Stay updated on the latest advancements in NLP and machine learning research to incorporate new techniques and technologies into projects.

November 11, 2023

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NLP solutions into various applications and systems.

November 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for NLP Scientist in Norfolk, VA

Average Base Salary

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109211

138696

122691

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

115257

152324

131685

What is the average salary for NLP Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of NLP Scientist in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for NLP Scientist ranges from $109,211 to $138,696 with the average base salary of $122,691. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,257 to $152,324 with the average total cash compensation of $131,685.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,691	$109,211 - $138,696
Bonus	$8,994	$6,047 - $13,628
Total Pay	$131,685	$115,257 - $152,324

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

NLP Scientist Salary Near Norfolk, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,211 - $138,696	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA 0%
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,071 - $138,519	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia Beach, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,957 - $140,914	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,455 - $139,007	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,036 - $138,474	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,455 - $139,007	COMPARE TO Norfolk, VA

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About Norfolk, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 42 square miles (110 km2) (43.9%) is water. Norfolk is located at 36°55′N 76°12′W / 36.917°N 76.200°W / 36.917; -76.200 (36.8857° N, 76.2599° W) The city is located at the southeastern corner of Virginia at the junction of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the United States, with an estimated...

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