--- title: "Entry-level Data Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-engineer/locations/washington-dc" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Engineer market brief · Washington, DC # Entry-level Data Engineer Jobs in Washington, DC 98 entry-level data engineer openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 52 employers, led by 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Accenture Federal Services. The middle half of posted salaries runs $80,500–$110,000 a year (median $98,614), from the 76% of listings that disclose pay. 10% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 12, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Browse all Data Engineer markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 98 : Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Washington market. **Companies hiring** : 52 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $98,614 : 76% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/data-engineer/locations/washington-dc/entry-level)98 jobs Washington's data engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 98 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 98 Hiring employers 52 Salary coverage 76% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 65 29 companies · $88,350 median Established employers 22 14 companies · $112,500 median Top of market 6 5 companies · $149,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $80,500 P50 $98,614 P75 $110,000 P90 $145,060 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live entry-level data engineer listings in Washington - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data engineer opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 98 live roles tracked in this market. - 52 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 12, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Washington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 98 data engineer openings across 52 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 98 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States is one of the most active visible employers, with 13 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Washington market view into active employers and representative data engineer openings Employer activity · 52 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United StatesStartups & growing teams13Open roles [![Booz Allen Hamilton logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boozallen.com%2Fetc%2Fdesigns%2Fboozallen%2Ffavicons%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=Vlr_SAe69Xwh1xvYQ9eiqRmJaWZ1rW2zWUVj7VIzAK0) Booz Allen HamiltonStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/booz-allen-hamilton) Accenture Federal ServicesStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/amazon)[![Expression logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexpressiongames.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=Q9fG7B6EdzjCRySz57BzOOXWx1A1o59kug4HbXf8w5A) ExpressionEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/expression)[![ICF logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.icf.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Ficf%2Flogos%2Ficf-logos%2Ficf_logo.png%3Fas%3D0%26dmc%3D0%26thn%3D0%26rev%3D199d85e379bc4fedb2e9aeb182bfb7fd) ICFStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/icf)![Black Cape logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dblackcape.com%26sz%3D128) Black CapeEmployer profile2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 98 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Data Engineer - AWS/DatabricksEntry-levelAcuity Inc.Reston, Virginia$90,000](/job/data-engineer-aws-databricks-at-acuity-inc-19f2d397-52ef-5702-9521-7f44f92bd7b5)[Data EngineerEntry-levelBooz Allen HamiltonArlington, Virginia$48,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/data-engineer-at-booz-allen-hamilton-084eae1f-2e17-5112-a873-5871880bc940)[DATA ENGINEEREntry-levelEnvironmental Protection AgencyWashington, District of Columbia$111,147Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/data-engineer-at-environmental-protection-agency-bb323593-8153-5b50-81b3-faa94112f2e8)[DATA ENGINEEREntry-levelEnvironmental Protection AgencyWashington, District of Columbia$111,147Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/data-engineer-at-environmental-protection-agency-fd3d632e-69ad-5ec8-9619-f9685859e636)[Data Engineer / Metadata EngineerEntry-levelOmniscius ConsultingArlington, VirginiaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/data-engineer-metadata-engineer-at-omniscius-consulting-8f1b853d-7970-5066-8367-2e56f98d55ee)[2027 Summer Intern, Data Engineer (Reston, VA or Remote)Entry-levelICFReston, Virginia$37,855Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/2027-summer-intern-data-engineer-reston-va-or-remote-at-icf-aec93496-0ca4-5aa0-94a9-b28e0bea38f2)[Data Engineer, MidEntry-levelBooz Allen HamiltonAlexandria, Virginia$62,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/data-engineer-mid-at-booz-allen-hamilton-23ce0838-03c3-5315-b0f7-d94918e5a1d3)[Data Engineer, MidEntry-level631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United StatesAlexandria, Virginia$62,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/data-engineer-mid-at-631-booz-allen-hamilton-united-states-0b5f0d12-80d7-53be-b5d7-b945c2f48ce4) [Explore all 98 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Engineer+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC) ## Entry-level Data Engineer jobs in Washington: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many entry-level data engineer jobs are open in Washington? Metaintro tracks 98 live entry-level data engineer openings from 52 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level data engineer jobs in Washington pay? The median posted salary is $98,614 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $80,500 to $110,000. Based on the 76% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level data engineer jobs in Washington? 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States, Booz Allen Hamilton, Accenture Federal Services, and Deloitte6 have the most open entry-level data engineer roles here right now, out of 52 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Data Engineer demand around Washington. 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