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Data Scientist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$65.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $97,237/year ($8,103/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Data Scientists (4th of 50), with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 6,430 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $135,280 a year — though pay ranges from $80,720 for newcomers to $203,950 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,970 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $135,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $203,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,430 Data Scientist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Data Scientist salary of $135,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $97,237 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $135,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,201 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,349 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$6,493 |
| Take-home (annual) | $97,237 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,103 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in New Jersey?
- The median Data Scientist salary in New Jersey is $135,280 per year ($65.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,970 and $167,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $135,280, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $97,237 per year ($8,103 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,430 Data Scientist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.