What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Washington Dc?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Washington Dc is USD 135,450 - USD 202,300 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in Washington Dc compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 165,000, while in Washington Dc it is USD 137,656 - USD 193,784.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in Washington Dc

Based on 61 job listings - Washington Dc, United States 2026

-36.3% vs 2025

Average salary

$137,656 - $193,784

Median salary

$135,450 - $202,300

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$110K

25th percentile$112K

Median$135K

75th percentile$155K

90th percentile$177K

50% of professionals earn between $111,500 - $155,000 USD

The median salary is $135,450

Compare with national average

Washington Dc

Average salary

137,656 - 193,784

Median salary

135,450 - 202,300

61 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

53,375 job openings

Other cities

New York2,055 job openings

San Francisco1,753 job openings

Tucson1,297 job openings

Atlanta1,005 job openings

Chicago981 job openings

Austin934 job openings

Seattle816 job openings

Dallas772 job openings

Washington532 job openings

Charlotte440 job openings

Houston374 job openings

Boston358 job openings

Denver334 job openings

Columbus296 job openings

San Jose286 job openings

Phoenix262 job openings

Plano243 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Washington Dc, United States is USD 137,656 - USD 193,784 per year in 2026, based on 61 job listings.

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