Data Scientists salary in United States
The median data scientists salary is $120,230 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Data Scientists salary by region
Pay trend
Up 6.5% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Data Scientists salary FAQs
What is the average Data Scientists salary in United States?
The median Data Scientists salary in United States is $120,230 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of data scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Data Scientists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $67,240 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $199,130 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $120,230.
Do Data Scientists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is among the highest at $170,110, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Data Scientists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.