WASHINGTONLCA DATA
Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Washington 2026
Based on 3,533 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Washington (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $155K. See national Data Scientist data →
$155K
Median Wage
$128K
25th Pctile
$176K
75th Pctile
3,533
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Washington
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 384 | 11.1% | ~8% |
| Level II | 1,429 | 41.2% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,089 | 31.4% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 566 | 16.3% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Washington
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 1,336 | $148K |
| Redmond | 978 | $161K |
| Bellevue | 723 | $165K |
| SEATTLE | 92 | $163K |
| Kirkland | 60 | $136K |
| BELLEVUE | 47 | $151K |
| Bothell | 42 | $167K |
| Issaquah | 24 | $142K |
| LACEY | 20 | $115K |
| Sammamish | 19 | $174K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Washington
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 992 | $166K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 506 | $143K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 116 | $175K |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 78 | $165K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 74 | $127K |
| Zillow, Inc. | 61 | $162K |
| ByteDance Inc. | 40 | $224K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 38 | $184K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 36 | $145K |
| Apple Inc. | 32 | $158K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend — Washington
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 10 | $115K |
| FY2022 | 841 | $149K |
| FY2023 | 1,306 | $152K |
| FY2024 | 1,376 | $161K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Washington. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.