--- title: "Entry-level Data Scientist Jobs, Washington, DC | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-scientist/locations/washington-dc/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Scientist market brief · Washington, DC # Entry-level Data Scientist Jobs in Washington, DC 135 entry-level data scientist openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 43 employers, led by 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Guidehouse. The middle half of posted salaries runs $72,700–$112,200 a year (median $94,000), from the 83% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Browse all Data Scientist markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 135 : Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the Washington market. **Companies hiring** : 43 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $94,000 : 83% 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-scientist/locations/washington-dc/entry-level)135 jobs Washington's data scientist market is led by entry-level openings, with 135 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 135 Hiring employers 43 Salary coverage 83% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 109 24 companies · $85,000 median Established employers 18 12 companies · $106,208 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $72,700 P50 $94,000 P75 $112,200 P90 $126,834 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 scientist 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+Scientist+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 scientist opportunities in Washington, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 135 live roles tracked in this market. - 43 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## A practical market plan for Data Scientist in Washington Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 135 data scientist openings across 43 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 135 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States is one of the most active visible employers, with 38 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 scientist openings Employer activity · 43 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 teams38Open 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 teams27Open roles](/company/booz-allen-hamilton)[![Guidehouse logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fguidehouse.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fwww%2Fsite%2Fimages%2Flogos%2Fguidehouse_180_110.png%3Fh%3D120%26w%3D120%26hash%3D7FB3CF22731FB46F05712E345E4E27E5) GuidehouseStartups & growing teams11Open roles](/company/guidehouse)[![CACI logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaci.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fcaci%2Ffavicon.ico) CACIStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/caci)[![Independent Software logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Findependentsoftware.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Ffbrfg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=7RmSDOTNpvwjHBqGE0cnHouQnbrmW4lxAdWOypIrKC8) Independent SoftwareEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/independent-software)[![Amgen logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amgen.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2FThemes%2FGlobal%2FGlobal%2FGlobal%2Fimages%2Fmigration%2FCommon%2Fdefault-opengraph-image2.jpg) AmgenStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/amgen) Accenture Federal ServicesStartups & growing teams2Open roles Applied Network Solutions Inc.Startups & growing teams2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 135 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Data Scientist - Engineering & Financial SupportEntry-levelSystems Planning and AnalysisAlexandria, Virginia$70,000](/job/data-scientist-engineering-and-financial-support-at-systems-planning-248047a5-d413-5559-8fd2-23f69bc97444)[Data ScientistEntry-levelSystems Planning and AnalysisAlexandria, Virginia$115,000](/job/data-scientist-at-systems-planning-and-analysis-8eb9f29e-553d-5b9e-8254-68e91be3ecfe)[Data ScientistEntry-levelBooz Allen HamiltonWashington, District of Columbia$77,600Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/data-scientist-at-booz-allen-hamilton-29bff45f-b03e-5764-9aa7-77337a061f5d)[Data Scientist, MidEntry-level631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United StatesWashington, District of Columbia$77,600Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/data-scientist-mid-at-631-booz-allen-hamilton-united-states-9b0567c0-e302-5f20-b6f7-9a95af9fa074)[Data Scientist, MidEntry-level631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United StatesWashington, District of Columbia$99,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/data-scientist-mid-at-631-booz-allen-hamilton-united-states-dd969bfa-9662-5293-be4b-d6faaaed8599)[Full Stack Data ScientistEntry-levelBoeing Aerospace OperationsArlington, Virginia$137,700Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/full-stack-data-scientist-at-boeing-aerospace-operations-32073a60-559f-5baf-962c-72569465f138)[Data Scientist, MidEntry-levelBooz Allen HamiltonWashington, District of Columbia$77,600Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/data-scientist-mid-at-booz-allen-hamilton-56505eec-ab7b-5ba4-afeb-202f2b3bbaf5)[Data Scientist, MidEntry-levelBooz Allen HamiltonAlexandria, Virginia$77,600Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/data-scientist-mid-at-booz-allen-hamilton-e7722472-da06-5dec-9604-27924ab235fd) [Explore all 135 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Washington%2C+DC) ## Entry-level Data Scientist 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 scientist jobs are open in Washington? Metaintro tracks 135 live entry-level data scientist openings from 43 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level data scientist jobs in Washington pay? The median posted salary is $94,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $72,700 to $112,200. Based on the 83% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level data scientist jobs in Washington? 631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States, Booz Allen Hamilton, Guidehouse, and CACI have the most open entry-level data scientist roles here right now, out of 43 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 Scientist demand around Washington. 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