Washington University Data Scientist salary

Based on 14 H-1B filings by Washington University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist

Median salary$76,746
Middle 50%$65.1k–$88.7k
vs. all employers−38%comparison median $123,531
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $55,119 and $121,406.
PercentileSalary
10th$58,580
25th$65,125
50th (median)$76,746
75th$88,688
90th$106,073

By state

Missouri
$74,734
California
$105,639
New York
$77,272

Bar length: number of filings (Missouri 11). Figure: average salary in that state.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 7
Level II · Qualified too few 6
Level III · Experienced too few 1
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a data scientist make at Washington University?

In H-1B filings, Washington University's median base salary for Data Scientist is $76,746; half of filings fall between $65,125 and $88,688. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Washington University sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?

Yes. Washington University filed 14 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-2051 (Data Scientists), so this page covers every job title Washington University filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology