Data Scientist Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 4K+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$137,120
$65.923/hr
vs National Average
$105,473
+30.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $209K
4K employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,210 |
| 25th percentile | $102,440 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $137,120 |
| 75th percentile | $208,600 |
| 90th percentile | $208,600 |
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,660 |
| 2023 | $122,010 |
| 2024 | $137,120 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,660 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $122,010 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $137,120 | $105,473 |