verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Data Analyst Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$126,490/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.81/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
2,680
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$115,094 #16 of 49

Data Analyst pay in District of Columbia, explained

Data analysts in District of Columbia earn a median of $126,490 per year ($60.81 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $89,750, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $209,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $126,490 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $126,490 is worth about $115,094 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #16 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,750
$43.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$126,490
$60.81/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$209,730
$100.83/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $126,490 $115,094
Maryland $136,370 $129,927 −$9,880
Virginia $126,430 $125,049 +$60

Data Analyst in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in District of Columbia?

Data analysts in District of Columbia earn a median of $126,490 per year ($60.81 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay data analysts well?

At $126,490, District of Columbia pays 5% above the national median for data analysts. An estimated 2,680 work in the state.

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