Data Scientist salary in Washington
The median annual wage for data scientists in Washington is $163,350, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $120,230. Washington ranks 1 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$163,350
25th percentile
$105,240
75th percentile
$208,320
90th percentile
$220,040
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Washington | 9,600 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Washington | $158,040 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
Metro areas in Washington
- Seattle, WA: median $164,740
States with similar pay for data scientists
- California: median $141,590
- Maryland: median $136,370
- New Jersey: median $135,280
- Massachusetts: median $131,750
- New York: median $130,460
- Minnesota: median $128,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Data Scientists" (15-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.