Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,490 | $120,395 | +5% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.81 | $57.88 | +5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $115,096.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $140,426 | $110,500 | $214,500 | 152 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in District of Columbia is $126,490, or about $60.81 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. District of Columbia is +5% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in District of Columbia typically earn from $110,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 2,680 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $126,490, District of Columbia offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.