SOC 152051

Data Scientists

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. Excludes "Statisticians" (15-2041), "Cartographers and Photogrammetrists" (17-1021), and "Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars" (29-9021).

National Median

$112,590

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$112,590

Entry Level (10th pct)

$63,650

Experienced (90th pct)

$194,410

Total Employed

233,440

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$63,650 - $82,630
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$82,630 - $155,810
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$155,810 - $194,410

Highest Paying Locations for Data Scientists

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$173,160

+53.8% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$166,300

+47.7% vs national

Idaho Falls, ID

$164,030

+45.7% vs national

Washington

$158,760

+41.0% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$157,290

+39.7% vs national

Data Scientists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$173,160	6,570
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$166,300	9,350
Idaho Falls, ID	$164,030	220
Washington	$158,760	7,930
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$157,290	6,100
Naples-Marco Island, FL	$145,030	50
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$139,660	370
District of Columbia	$137,120	3,580
California	$136,800	36,850
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$135,190	8,530
Bellingham, WA	$134,530	40
Bloomington, IL	$133,340	390
Massachusetts	$132,250	9,990
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$131,830	8,220
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$131,110	3,870
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$130,710	19,810
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$130,590	370
New Jersey	$130,370	5,860
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$129,360	480
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$127,770	1,490
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$127,200	2,550
Virginia	$126,070	6,200
New York	$125,400	20,070
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$125,250	60
Pittsfield, MA	$125,010	50
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$124,440	50
Maryland	$124,340	3,400
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$124,270	10,030
Urban Honolulu, HI	$123,950	220
Hawaii	$123,880	240
Springfield, MA	$123,810	260
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$123,090	1,310
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$123,060	120
Barnstable Town, MA	$123,020	60
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$122,440	3,100
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$122,370	N/A
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$122,170	140
Boulder, CO	$121,870	650
Dover, DE	$121,590	40
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$120,880	50
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$120,840	8,630
Vermont	$120,670	210
Worcester, MA	$120,130	460
Lexington Park, MD	$120,110	130
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$119,860	2,870
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$119,760	N/A
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$118,820	2,250
Vallejo, CA	$118,180	70
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$117,940	50
Minnesota	$117,840	3,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Data Scientists?

The national median annual salary for Data Scientists is $112,590, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Data Scientistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Data Scientistss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $173,160.

How much can an experienced Data Scientists make?

Top-earning Data Scientistss (90th percentile) make $194,410 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.