SOC 15-2051 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Data Scientists is $112,590 per year ($54.13/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $82,638 and $155,813 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $194,418 per year. There are approximately 233,440 data scientists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $30.60 | $63,648 |
| P25 | $39.73 | $82,638 |
| P50MEDIAN | $54.13 | $112,590 |
| P75 | $74.91 | $155,813 |
| P90 | $93.47 | $194,418 |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The national median salary for Data Scientists is $112,590 per year ($54.13/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $82,638 and $155,813 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Data Scientists is $194,418 per year ($93.47/hr). The 75th percentile is $155,813 per year.
Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn approximately $63,648 per year ($30.60/hr). The 25th percentile is $82,638 per year.
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