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

Data Analyst Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$163,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$78.54/hr
▲ 36% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
9,600
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$152,645 #1 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Washington, explained

Data analysts in Washington earn a median of $163,350 per year ($78.54 per hour), which is 36% above the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $79,930, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $220,040. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $163,350 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $163,350 is worth about $152,645 in national buying power — ranking Washington #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,930
$38.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$163,350
$78.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$220,040
$105.79/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $163,350 $152,645
Oregon $125,990 $121,893 +$37,360
Idaho $89,380 $93,598 +$73,970

Data Analyst in Washington: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Washington?

Data analysts in Washington earn a median of $163,350 per year ($78.54 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Washington pay data analysts well?

At $163,350, Washington pays 36% above the national median for data analysts. An estimated 9,600 work in the state.

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