Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Washington | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $163,350 | $120,395 | +36% |
| Median hourly wage | $78.53 | $57.88 | +36% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $152,664.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $142,586 | $112,200 | $217,800 | 165 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Washington is $163,350, or about $78.53 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Washington is +36% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Washington typically earn from $112,200 depending on the city and employer.
With 9,600 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $163,350, Washington offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.