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Data Scientist Salary in Washington (2026)
$78.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $122,916/year ($10,243/month) for a single filer
Washington is the highest-paying state in the country for Data Scientists, with a median about 36% above the national average. Of the 9,600 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $163,350 a year — though pay ranges from $79,930 for newcomers to $220,040 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $105,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $163,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $208,320 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $220,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,600 Data Scientist jobs in Washington (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Data Scientist salary of $163,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $122,916 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $163,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,938 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,496 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $122,916 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,243 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Washington?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Washington is $163,350 per year ($78.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $105,240 and $208,320.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $163,350, a single filer in Washington takes home about $122,916 per year ($10,243 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 9,600 Data Scientist jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.