Data Scientists pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for data scientists is $60.81 an hour ($126,490 a year). About 2,680 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($120,230). District of Columbia ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.15 | $89,750 |
| 25% of workers | $50.64 | $105,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.81 | $126,490 |
| 75% of workers | $83.97 | $174,650 |
| 90% of workers | $100.83 | $209,730 |
Data Scientists pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $132,200 | 9,260 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $96,030 |
| Statisticians | $140,670 |
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