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Data Scientist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$61.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $92,023/year ($7,669/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 7th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 4,020 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $128,800 a year — though pay ranges from $65,730 for newcomers to $179,640 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $92,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $179,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,020 Data Scientist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Data Scientist salary of $128,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $92,023 — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
| Gross (median) | $128,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,646 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,853 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$7,278 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,023 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,669 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Minnesota?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Minnesota is $128,800 per year ($61.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $92,490 and $160,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $128,800, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $92,023 per year ($7,669 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.6%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 4,020 Data Scientist jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.