Data Scientists salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Data Scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $132,200 a year, based on BLS estimates for 9,260 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $120,230 and 5% above the DC statewide median of $126,490. It ranks #12 of 109 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN WASHINGTON · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
- Visa U.S.A$195,393 · 6 filings
- Amazon Web Services$161,250 · 10 filings
- Amazon Data Services$149,900 · 7 filings
- HiLabs$148,500 · 7 filings
- Tredence$143,395 · 5 filings
- Capital One Services$142,352 · 202 filings
- CVS Shared Services Resources$137,221 · 5 filings
- Retail Services and Systems$136,700 · 5 filings
- Populus Group$133,120 · 5 filings
- Amazon$132,550 · 54 filings
- Navy Federal Credit Union$131,503 · 32 filings
- Capital One, National Association$131,370 · 282 filings
Questions
What is the average Data Scientists salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $132,200 a year (May 2025). Half of the 9,260 jobs pay between $105,700 and $172,960. The 10th percentile is $85,250 and the 90th is $212,320.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Data Scientists?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $120,230 and 5% above the DC statewide median of $126,490. It ranks #12 of 109 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Data Scientists the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Visa U.S.A ($195,393), Amazon Web Services ($161,250), Amazon Data Services ($149,900). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.