Data Scientists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $116,040 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.79
10th percentile $77,010
90th percentile $167,840
Employed locally 110
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,010
    25th
    $103,110
    50th (median)
    $116,040
    75th
    $147,320
    90th
    $167,840

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 123% Median Data Scientists salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Bellingham, WA $134,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,710

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$122,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$66,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,250
    Computer Systems Analysts$104,020
    Operations Research Analysts$82,050
    Database Administrators$111,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Olympia, WA is $55.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.93 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Olympia, WA is 3.1% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Olympia?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $77,010 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,110.