Data Scientists: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for data scientists. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Data Scientists: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Washington | $163,350 |
| California | $141,590 |
| Maryland | $136,370 |
| New Jersey | $135,280 |
| Massachusetts | $131,750 |
| New York | $130,460 |
| Minnesota | $128,800 |
| Vermont | $127,070 |
| District of Columbia | $126,490 |
| Virginia | $126,430 |
| Connecticut | $126,340 |
| Oregon | $125,990 |
Lowest states
| State | Data Scientists: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $69,490 |
| Louisiana | $78,760 |
| Puerto Rico | $80,350 |
| North Dakota | $81,900 |
| Alaska | $84,110 |
| West Virginia | $85,090 |
| Oklahoma | $86,310 |
| Idaho | $89,380 |
| Maine | $90,880 |
| Indiana | $91,470 |
| Kentucky | $91,760 |
| South Carolina | $91,990 |