Data Scientists Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Washington
Data Scientists in Washington earn a median salary of $134,104 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.1% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 15,160 data scientists are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $116,040 to $157,290 depending on location.
$134,104
Avg median salary in Washington
$157,290
Highest paying metro
$116,040
Lowest paying metro
15,160
Employed in Washington
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Data Scientists salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $157,290 | $104,400 | $182,170 | 6,100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $156,830 | $120,420 | $207,110 | 150 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $135,190 | $100,110 | $182,240 | 8,530 |
| Bellingham, WA | $134,530 | $111,230 | $165,920 | 40 |
| Western Washington | $126,340 | $88,500 | $147,660 | 40 |
| Bremerton, WA | $124,440 | $98,210 | $152,640 | 50 |
| Spokane, WA | $122,170 | $96,310 | $156,310 | 140 |
| Olympia, WA | $116,040 | $103,110 | $147,320 | 110 |