Data Scientists Salary in Washington
Data Scientists in Washington earn a median of $163,350 a year, +36% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $163,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +36% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,600
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,930; the top 10% earn over $220,040. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Statisticians$105,650 median in Washington
- Mathematicians$162,280 median in Washington
- Biostatisticians$105,650 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$80,930 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Technicians$65,840 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Data Warehousing Specialists$128,760 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Data Scientists pay in Washington
How much do data scientists make in Washington?
The median is $163,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $79,930 and the top 10% earn over $220,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+36% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.