Science, Imaging & Earth Data
Space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia
50 open space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia right now, at 9 employers, typically posting $128k–$175k a year. Turn what spacecraft see into knowledge: remote sensing, radar and optical imaging, and satellite data science.
- 25th percentile$128,151.38/hr
- Median (50th)$154,450/hr
- 75th percentile$174,762.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates24
- Jobs stating an hourly rate24
- Employers7
The median is the middle of the 24 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $128,151.38–$174,762.50 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia
Checked 7 Nov 2026, 11:17 UTC
$156,802–$219,522/yr- $182,000–$242,000/yr
- $116,000–$154,000/yr
$75,400–$140,000/yr
$77,600–$225,000/yr
$102,415–$158,322/yr- $99,000–$225,000/yr
- $185,400–$344,400/yr
- $110,300–$204,900/yr
$160,600–$200,800/yr- $100,300–$142,700/yr
$150,000–$181,000/yr- $170,000–$185,000/yr
- $159,900–$195,400/yr
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What space science, imaging and Earth data jobs pay in Virginia
Typical posted pay
The middle half of the pay figures posted on 24 open space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia, from 7 employers, median $154k/yr, before bonuses, equity and overtime. Science & Data pay in every state.
Science & Data occupations in Virginia
Each occupation's page for Virginia sets the pay its jobs post beside what BLS measures in the state and its metro areas.
Employers hiring Science & Data in Virginia
The employers with the most open space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia. Each page shows every job the employer has open and what it pays.
Where the jobs are
The towns in Virginia with the most open space science, imaging and Earth data jobs.
Space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia: common questions
What do space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia pay?
Of the 24 open space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia that state a salary, at 7 space companies, the middle half offers $128k–$175k a year, $154k/yr at the median. The level, the company and any clearance move the figure, and each role shows the range its employer posted. Compare Science & Data salaries in every state.
Who has the most space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia?
By open jobs on this board: The Aerospace Corporation (16), Vantor (14) and KBR (9). In all, 9 employers have space science, imaging and Earth data jobs open in Virginia.
What do you need to get hired?
A science, engineering or data degree; geospatial and intelligence roles may need a clearance. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Where in Virginia are the most space science, imaging and Earth data jobs?
Chantilly (19), Herndon (10), Springfield (8), Reston (5) and Arlington (3). A job open in several towns counts in each.
How current are these jobs, and how do I apply?
SpaceJobs.Now reads each employer's own job board every night, and a job stays listed while the employer keeps it posted. Each job has its own page with the full posting and the pay it states, and Apply shows the jobs like it that take your application now and the recruiters who place that work. Honest employers never ask you to pay to get a job (FTC: job scams).
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Other space industry jobs in Virginia
Sources and method
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SpaceJobs.Now. (2026). Space science, imaging and Earth data jobs in Virginia. Data as of 7 Nov 2026. https://spacejobs.now/states/virginia/science-imaging