Data Scientists
Occupation
$112,590
National Median Salary
$54.13
Median Hourly Wage
233,440
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2021-2024)
+11.6%
3 Year Change
$100,910
2021 Median
$112,590
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Data Scientists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi and Limousine Service | $206,170 | 990 |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | $206,170 | 1,050 |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers | $172,280 | 2,730 |
| Broadcasting and Content Providers | $169,380 | 2,870 |
| General Merchandise Retailers | $164,350 | 80 |
Top Paying States for Data Scientists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $158,760 | 7,930 |
| District of Columbia | $137,120 | 3,580 |
| California | $136,800 | 36,850 |
| Massachusetts | $132,250 | 9,990 |
| New Jersey | $130,370 | 5,860 |
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Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Taxi and Limousine Service
Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
Broadcasting and Content Providers
General Merchandise Retailers
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Software Publishers
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
Publishing Industries
Radio Broadcasting Stations
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Automotive Repair and Maintenance