Data scientist: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

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How much does a Data scientist make in United States of America?

$111,875/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries

The average Data scientist in United States of America is $111,875 per year or $56.62 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $83,063 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $180,750 per year.

Median$111,875

Low$83,063

High$180,750

Data scientist: Average Salary in United States of America

Virginia$124,134

Washington$123,242

California$123,111

Maryland$119,762

New York$118,287

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