Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Code: 15-2051
Data Scientists
Comprehensive salary data, employment statistics, and career outlook for Data Scientist positions across the United States.
+22% projected growth
Quick Stats
$126,830
Annual Mean Wage
113,300
Total Employment
$60.98
Hourly Mean Wage
Salary Analysis
Annual Salary Range
10th Percentile $71,990
25th Percentile $89,840
Median (50th) $119,435
75th Percentile $154,840
90th Percentile $194,430
Salary Range
$122,440
Difference between 90th and 10th percentile
Median vs Average
-5.8%
Average is higher than median
Entry Level (10th %ile)
$71,990
Starting salary range for new professionals
Hourly vs Annual Wage Breakdown
$34.61
10th %ile Hourly
$43.19
25th %ile Hourly
$57.42
Median Hourly
$74.44
75th %ile Hourly
$93.48
90th %ile Hourly
* Based on standard 2,080 work hours per year (40 hours/week × 52 weeks)
Geographic Analysis
Salary and employment data for Data Scientists varies significantly by location. Here are key metropolitan areas with data available.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Washington
$142,440
annual avg
Employment 8,900
vs National Avg +12.3%
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
California
$167,420
annual avg
Employment 12,400
vs National Avg +32.0%
Career Insights
Employment Outlook
+22%
Projected job growth 2022-2032
Total Employment: 113,300 positions nationwide
Career Level: Specialized Position
Industry: Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Salary Competitiveness
$127k
Average annual salary
Entry Level (10th %ile): $71,990
Experienced (75th %ile): $154,840
Top Earners (90th %ile): $194,430
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