Washington

Data Scientists Salary in Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$158,040
+24.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$75.98
 
10th Percentile
$79,930
Entry level
90th Percentile
$220,040
Senior level
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Salary Range

Data Scientists in Washington earn between $79,930 and $220,040, with a mean of $158,040. The national average for this role is $126,693.

$158,040 mean
10th Percentile$79,93090th Percentile$220,040

How Washington Compares

LocationMean Salary
Washington$158,040
National Average$126,693
California$156,000
Maryland$144,080
District of Columbia$142,580
New Jersey$138,590
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Washington. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.