Data Scientists pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $166,250 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Olympia earn between $95,760 and $135,050.
- $71K10th
- $96K25th
- $120KMedian
- $135K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,800 | $9,900 | $57.12 |
| Median | $120,040 | $10,003 | $57.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,760 | $7,980 | $46.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,050 | $11,254 | $64.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Data scientists in Olympia earn 25% less than the Washington average ($158,040) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $118,800 | $120,040 | $70,600 | $166,250 | 120 |
| Washington | $158,040 | $163,350 | $79,930 | $220,040 | 9,600 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Olympia
On the average salary of $118,800, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $92,406 a year, or $7,700 a month and $3,554 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $118,800 buys what about $114,594 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 6th of 6 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($160,460).
- Seattle$160,460
- Kennewick$157,380
- Bremerton$137,580
- Bellingham$128,390
- Spokane$122,030
- Olympia$118,800
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Olympia: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Olympia?
$57.12 an hour on average, and $57.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Olympia?
About $92,406 a year ($7,700 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,800. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do data scientists earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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