Data Scientists Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $126,340 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $60.74
10th percentile $71,440
90th percentile $181,220
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,440
    25th
    $88,500
    50th (median)
    $126,340
    75th
    $147,660
    90th
    $181,220

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $64,930
    Software Developers $127,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,470
    Computer Systems Analysts $104,360
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,920
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $129,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Western Washington is $60.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.12 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Western Washington is 12.2% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $71,440 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,500.