Data Scientist market brief · Washington, DC
Senior Data Scientist Jobs in Washington, DC
30 senior data scientist openings are live in the Washington, DC area from 20 employers, led by ProSidian Consulting, LLC, 611 Parsons Transportation Group, and Accenture Federal Services. That is up 173% from 11 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $109,800–$171,050 a year (median $129,550), from the 60% of listings that disclose pay. 20% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 30
- Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the Washington market.
Companies hiring
- 20
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 173%
- 11 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $129,550
- 60% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Washington's data scientist market is led by senior openings, with 30 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
30
Prior window
11
Salary coverage
60%
Median experience
7.5 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
14
9 companies · $112,200 median
Established employers
6
5 companies · $154,050 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$109,800
P50
$129,550
P75
$171,050
P90
$187,940
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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- 30 live roles tracked in this market.
- 20 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Scientist in Washington
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
30 data scientist openings across 20 employers establish the current Washington opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Senior leads the derived level mix with 30 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
ProSidian Consulting, LLC is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 current openings in this market view.
- 04
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 20 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 30 matches
Representative openings
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Senior 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.
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How many senior data scientist jobs are open in Washington?
Metaintro tracks 30 live senior data scientist openings from 20 employers in the Washington, DC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for senior data scientist jobs changing in Washington?
Openings rose 173%, from 11 in the prior 30 days to 30 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do senior data scientist jobs in Washington pay?
The median posted salary is $129,550 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $109,800 to $171,050. Based on the 60% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for senior data scientist jobs in Washington?
ProSidian Consulting, LLC, 611 Parsons Transportation Group, Accenture Federal Services, and ADCI - Karnataka have the most open senior data scientist roles here right now, out of 20 hiring employers.
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