Data Scientists Salary in Winchester, VA-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winchester, VA-WV

Median annual salary $129,990 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $62.50
10th percentile $69,560
90th percentile $168,470
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,560
    25th
    $95,850
    50th (median)
    $129,990
    75th
    $146,240
    90th
    $168,470

    Winchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,413 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 158% Median Data Scientists salary is 58% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $122,170
    Vallejo, CA $118,180
    Richmond, VA $117,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,390

    Related occupations in Winchester, VA-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,960
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,480
    Computer Occupations, All Other $118,730
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,860
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,390
    Information Security Analysts $112,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Winchester?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Winchester, VA-WV is $62.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.99 or more per hour.

    Is Winchester above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Winchester, VA-WV is 15.5% 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 Winchester?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $69,560 per year in Winchester, VA-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,850.