Research Scientist Salary in Blacksburg, VA

12 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Scientist in Blacksburg is $78,458 — 35% below the national median of $121,514.

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$78,458
Average
$47,074
Min Est.
$141,223
Max Est.
12
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist in Blacksburg

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University $81,045 11
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Research Scientist in Other Cities

Menlo Park, CA
$204,307
225 filings
New York, NY
$171,212
154 filings
Cambridge, MA
$114,190
117 filings
Mountain View, CA
$210,363
115 filings
Bellevue, WA
$203,992
114 filings
Sunnyvale, CA
$203,794
69 filings
Santa Clara, CA
$194,543
60 filings
Houston, TX
$81,753
59 filings

Other Roles in Blacksburg

Assistant Professor ($104,860) Postdoctoral Associate ($67,125) Research Associate ($75,387) Data Scientist ($97,302) Instructor ($57,622)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.