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Data Scientists salary in Washington

Median: $163,350 / year · $78.54 / hr · 2025

36% above the U.S. average

Mean
$158,040
$75.98 / hr
Median hourly
$78.54 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$79,930 – $220,040
U.S. median
$120,230
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$79,930
  • Median$163,350
  • Mean$158,040
  • 90th percentile$220,040

U.S. median $120,230

Take-home estimate

$122,111

On a $163,350 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$28,743 (17.6%)
  • Social Security$10,128 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$2,369 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$122,111 (74.8%)
  • Share of $163,350 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$152,649

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Washington RPP is 107.0 (7% above the U.S. average).

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Related occupations in Washington

Computer Systems Analysts $129,410 −$33,940 vs this job Information Security Analysts $154,940 −$8,410 vs this job Software Developers $166,540 +$3,190 vs this job

ZIP codes in Washington

99301Pasco city98052Redmond city98012Mill Creek city98682Vancouver city98208Eastmont CDP99208Spokane city98391Lake Tapps CDP98115Seattle city98270Marysville city98133Shoreline city98003Federal Way city98661Vancouver city

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Highest-paying states for Data Scientists

Washington ranks #1 of 49 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($163,350).

Data Scientists median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Washington$163,350
#2California$141,590
#3Maryland$136,370
#4New Jersey$135,280
#5Massachusetts$131,750
#6New York$130,460
#7Minnesota$128,800
#8Vermont$127,070
#9District of Columbia$126,490
#10Virginia$126,430
#11Connecticut$126,340
#12Oregon$125,990
#13Texas$122,090
#14North Carolina$119,090
#15Colorado$117,400
#16Florida$115,820
#17Arkansas$109,390
#18Utah$108,090
#19Arizona$107,240
#20Pennsylvania$106,850
#21Wisconsin$106,680
#22Illinois$106,560
#23Georgia$104,340
#24Alabama$103,120
#25Ohio$102,630
#26Rhode Island$102,440
#27Hawaii$102,130
#28New Hampshire$100,620
#29Michigan$100,590
#30Montana$100,490
#31Tennessee$100,330
#32Nevada$98,540
#33Nebraska$98,230
#34Kansas$98,130
#35Missouri$97,090
#36South Dakota$96,150
#37New Mexico$95,850
#38Iowa$95,830
#39South Carolina$91,990
#40Kentucky$91,760
#41Indiana$91,470
#42Maine$90,880
#43Idaho$89,380
#44Oklahoma$86,310
#45West Virginia$85,090
#46Alaska$84,110
#47North Dakota$81,900
#48Louisiana$78,760
#49 Lowest Mississippi$69,490

Frequently asked questions

What is the median data scientists salary in Washington?
The OEWS median is $163,350 per year ($78.54 / hr) (2025), 36% above the U.S. average.
How much does a data scientists make per hour in Washington?
The OEWS hourly median is $78.54 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $122,111 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does data scientists pay compare nationally?
The Washington median is 36% above the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $120,230.
Which states pay data scientistss the most?
Washington has the highest published OEWS median at $163,350. Washington ranks #1 of 49.
What is that salary worth after Washington living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 107.0 (U.S. = 100), 7% above the U.S. average. $163,350 in Washington has about the same purchasing power as $152,649 at U.S. average prices.