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Data Scientist Salary by State (2026)

How much does a Data Scientist make? The median Data Scientist salary in the US is about $120,395 per year (roughly $58.00 an hour), across 262,410 jobs (Data Scientists). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $69,490 in Mississippi to $163,350 in Washington. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.

Median Data Scientist salary in every state

StateMedian salaryJobs
Washington $163,350 9,600
California $141,590 39,310
Maryland $136,370 3,340
New Jersey $135,280 6,430
Massachusetts $131,750 9,420
New York $130,460 23,970
Minnesota $128,800 4,020
Vermont $127,070 200
District of Columbia $126,490 2,680
Virginia $126,430 8,920
Connecticut $126,340 1,760
Oregon $125,990 2,140
Texas $122,090 25,860
North Carolina $119,090 11,430
Colorado $117,400 6,280
Florida $115,820 10,240
Arkansas $109,390 530
Utah $108,090 4,360
Arizona $107,240 4,560
Pennsylvania $106,850 13,810
Wisconsin $106,680 4,370
Illinois $106,560 10,520
Georgia $104,340 9,260
Alabama $103,120 1,740
Ohio $102,630 6,100
Rhode Island $102,440 1,160
Hawaii $102,130 300
New Hampshire $100,620 1,100
Michigan $100,590 7,360
Montana $100,490 220
Tennessee $100,330 2,790
Nevada $98,540 1,680
Nebraska $98,230 1,980
Kansas $98,130 490
Missouri $97,090 4,730
South Dakota $96,150 220
New Mexico $95,850 560
Iowa $95,830 2,300
South Carolina $91,990 3,750
Kentucky $91,760 1,540
Indiana $91,470 3,580
Maine $90,880 1,210
Idaho $89,380 1,350
Oklahoma $86,310 1,900
West Virginia $85,090 390
Alaska $84,110 230
North Dakota $81,900 210
Louisiana $78,760 1,300
Mississippi $69,490 440
Delaware 770

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Data Scientist make?
A Data Scientist makes a median of about $120,395 per year in the US (roughly $58.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $69,490 in Mississippi to $163,350 in Washington depending on the state.
What is the average Data Scientist salary in the US?
The typical (employment-weighted median) Data Scientist salary in the US is about $120,395 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 262,410 jobs nationwide.
Which state pays Data Scientists the most?
Washington has the highest median Data Scientist salary at $163,350 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
Which state pays Data Scientists the least?
Mississippi has the lowest median at $69,490 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.

Sources and methodology

All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Data Scientists, code 15-2051). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.