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Data Scientist Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$39.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,109/year ($5,509/month) for a single filer
North Dakota ranks 47th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 32% below the national average. Of the 210 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in North Dakota, the typical worker earns $81,900 a year — though pay ranges from $59,030 for newcomers to $126,710 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,710 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 210 Data Scientist jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Data Scientist salary of $81,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,109 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $81,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,188 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,265 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$338 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,109 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,509 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in North Dakota?
- The median Data Scientist salary in North Dakota is $81,900 per year ($39.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,270 and $100,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $81,900, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $66,109 per year ($5,509 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 210 Data Scientist jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.