Data Scientists Salary in District of Columbia
Data Scientists in District of Columbia earn a median of $126,490 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,680
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,750; the top 10% earn over $209,730. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Data Warehousing Specialists$150,010 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Database Architects$150,010 median in District of Columbia
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$144,190 median in District of Columbia
Data Scientists pay in District of Columbia
How much do data scientists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $126,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,750 and the top 10% earn over $209,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+5% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.