Data Scientists pay in Washington
$158,040avg. a year
$75.98 an hour · 9,600 employed
Data Scientists in Washington earn an average of $158,040 a year. That is $31,240 (25%) more than the U.S. average of $126,800. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $160,460.
$163,350Median pay
$75.98Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2021
#1Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for data scientists by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
18,370 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$160,460
$77.14 an hour
2150 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$157,380
$75.66 an hour
360 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$137,580
$66.14 an hour
41,700 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$134,940
$64.88 an hour
540 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$128,390
$61.73 an hour
6160 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$122,030
$58.67 an hour
7120 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$118,800
$57.12 an hour
840 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$92,960
$44.69 an hour
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Data Scientists pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington data scientists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $126,800 | $60.96 |
| Washington | $158,040 | $75.98 |
| Oregon | $131,300 | $63.13 |
| Idaho | $110,220 | $52.99 |
Related jobs in Washington
- Operations Research Analysts$107,340
- Statisticians$112,600
- Software Developers$171,040
- Computer User Support Specialists$80,340
- Computer Systems Analysts$131,270
- Computer Occupations, All Other$129,500
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do data scientists make in Washington?
The average is $158,040 a year, and the median is $163,350. That is $31,240 (25%) more than the U.S. average of $126,800.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$75.98 an hour on average; the median is $78.54.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($160,460), followed by Kennewick-Richland, WA ($157,380). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($92,960).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2021–May 2025), occupation code 15-2051. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national data scientists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.