DOL Median (Washington, DC, DC)
$116,000
vs National
+0.9%
National: $115,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,452
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$116,000
+0.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Data Scientists in Washington, DC, DC earns $116,000 in nominal terms, which is 0.9% above the national average of $115,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,452 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Billups, LLC | $116,000 | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Data Scientists
San Ramon, CA · $285,000Thousand Oaks, CA · $219,000San Francisco, CA · $214,200Redwood City, CA · $192,950Burlingame, CA · $189,775Top-Paying Roles in Washington, DC, DC
Lawyers · $185,000General and Operations Managers · $175,000Software Developers · $175,000Computer and Information Systems Managers · $145,184Sales Engineers · $120,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Data Scientists make in Washington, DC, DC?
The median Data Scientists salary in Washington, DC, DC is $116,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC, DC a good place to work as a Data Scientists?
A Data Scientists in Washington, DC, DC earns 0.9% more than the national median of $115,000, or $79,452 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.