Data Scientists

Data & Analytics • Technology & IT Careers

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).

Typical Salary (Median)
$112,590
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$124,590
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
233,440
Education Required
Master's degree
BLS Code: 152051

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Data Scientists earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Data Scientists (2024)

10th Percentile
$63,650
25th Percentile
$82,630
75th Percentile
$155,810
90th Percentile
$194,410

Highest Paying Metropolitan Areas

Top 10 metro areas with the highest salaries for Data Scientists

1
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
6,570 employed
$225,590
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2
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
9,350 employed
$164,690
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3
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
6,100 employed
$163,640
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4
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
480 employed
$150,200
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5
Boulder, CO
650 employed
$148,570
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6
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
8,530 employed
$143,670
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7
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
1,310 employed
$139,810
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8
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
19,810 employed
$139,810
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Top Industries

Industries with the most Data Scientists positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
233,440
$124,590 avg
2
Cross-industry, Private Ownership Only
223,320
$126,010 avg
3
Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
69,410
$126,040 avg
4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
69,410
$126,040 avg
5
Sector 52 - Finance and Insurance
41,020
$126,170 avg

Work Environment

Office Remote

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Data Scientists professionals work in technology & it careers, specifically in data & analytics. This role typically requires master's degree and offers a median salary of $112,590.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Data Scientists is rated as Very High. Currently, there are approximately 233,440 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

data scientist machine learning engineer AI engineer data analysis

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Code: 152041
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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.