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Data Scientist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$51.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $81,995/year ($6,833/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 19th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 4,560 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $107,240 a year — though pay ranges from $65,200 for newcomers to $161,730 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,560 Data Scientist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Data Scientist salary of $107,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $81,995 — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
| Gross (median) | $107,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,763 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,204 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,279 |
| Take-home (annual) | $81,995 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,833 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Arizona?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Arizona is $107,240 per year ($51.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,820 and $134,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $107,240, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $81,995 per year ($6,833 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.5%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 4,560 Data Scientist jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.