DOL Median (Washington)
$150,361
vs National
+30.7%
National: $115,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$131,205
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$150,361
+30.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Data Scientists in Washington earns $150,361 in nominal terms, which is 30.7% above the national average of $115,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $131,205 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $189,947 | 2 |
| Bungie, Inc. | $178,000 | 2 |
| Altius Institute for Biomedical Sciences | $160,000 | 1 |
| Global Technology Group Ltd. | $158,371 | 1 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $156,250 | 2 |
| Activision Publishing Inc. | $142,350 | 5 |
| MicroVision Inc. | $134,820 | 1 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | $130,700 | 1 |
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How much does a Data Scientists make in Washington?
The median Data Scientists salary in Washington is $150,361 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Data Scientists?
A Data Scientists in Washington earns 30.7% more than the national median of $115,000, or $131,205 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.