Data Scientist Salary in Washington
Based on 8K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$158,760
$76.327/hr
vs National Average
$105,473
+50.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$93K – $227K
8K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,680 |
| 25th percentile | $108,530 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $158,760 |
| 75th percentile | $199,620 |
| 90th percentile | $226,760 |
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,850 |
| 2023 | $132,620 |
| 2024 | $158,760 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,850 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $132,620 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $158,760 | $105,473 |