Data Scientists, Seattle
$164,740
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Middle half of wages roughly $108,740 to $210,370.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +37.0%
- US median
- $120,230
- Metro RPP
- 111.1
- Middle half
- $108,740 to $210,370
- OEWS employment
- 8,370
- SOC
- 15-2051
Data Scientists in Seattle pay a median $164,740 (May 2025), 37% above the US median of $120,230. At local prices (RPP 111.1), that median buys about what $148,281 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$164,740 in Seattle buys about what $148,281 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 111.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 151.3 vs all-items 111.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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Data Scientists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $164,740 | $108,740 to $210,370 | 111.1 |
| Urban Honolulu | $102,080 | $87,640 to $152,980 | 111 |
| San Francisco | $170,110 | $130,430 to $212,970 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $86,310 | $72,020 to $108,170 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Seattle?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is $164,740.
- How does Seattle pay compare to the US median for Data Scientists?
- Local median pay is 37% above the national OEWS median of $120,230.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Seattle is 111.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $164,740 has about the same purchasing power as $148,281 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.