How much does a data scientist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for data scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $63.56 an hour or $11,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.56
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 282
- Jobs in the area
- 9,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,250 | $40.99 | |
| 25th | $105,700 | $50.82 | |
| Median | $132,200 | $63.56 | |
| 75th | $173,000 | $83.15 | |
| 90th | $212,300 | $102.08 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for data scientists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mathematician | $164,500 |
| Database Architect | $162,900 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $161,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $159,800 |
| Computer Occupation | $156,600 |
| Software Developer | $154,900 |
| Information Security Analyst | $149,000 |
| Actuary | $144,700 |
| Statistician | $136,700 |
| Web Developer | $134,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $63.56 ($132,200 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $132,200 against $120,200 nationally, 10% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $126,500, so Washington pays 5% more.
Where does Washington rank for data scientist pay?
16 of 282 metro areas with data.
How much does a data scientist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.