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Data Scientist Salary in Alaska (2026)
$40.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,001/year ($5,667/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 46th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 30% below the national average. Of the 230 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $84,110 a year — though pay ranges from $51,550 for newcomers to $138,400 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $113,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $138,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 230 Data Scientist jobs in Alaska (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Data Scientist salary of $84,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $68,001 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $84,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,674 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,434 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,001 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,667 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Alaska?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Alaska is $84,110 per year ($40.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,350 and $113,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $84,110, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $68,001 per year ($5,667 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 230 Data Scientist jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.