Data Scientist Salary in Washington
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$145,190
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+41.3%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
13
13 above national avg
Highest Metro
$163,634
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
All metro areas in Washington
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WAWA | $96K | $130K | $163K | $197K | $164K |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WAWA | $96K | $130K | $163K | $197K | $163K |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WAWA | $96K | $129K | $163K | $196K | $163K |
| Yakima, WAWA | $90K | $122K | $154K | $186K | $154K |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan areaWA | $90K | $122K | $153K | $185K | $154K |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan areaWA | $90K | $121K | $153K | $185K | $154K |
| Walla Walla, WAWA | $91K | $120K | $149K | $178K | $149K |
| Kennewick-Richland, WAWA | $91K | $119K | $148K | $176K | $148K |
| Bellingham, WAWA | $90K | $113K | $136K | $159K | $136K |
| Longview-Kelso, WAWA | $80K | $104K | $128K | $152K | $128K |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WAWA | $79K | $102K | $125K | $149K | $126K |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WAWA | $83K | $104K | $125K | $146K | $125K |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WAWA | $88K | $106K | $123K | $140K | $123K |
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View roadmap →Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.