Data Scientist Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median data scientist in the Charlotte area earns $132,460 a year ($63.68 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($120,230) and 11% above the North Carolina median ($119,090). Half of the 4,420 data scientists there earn between $97,310 and $165,470.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,790 | $65,970 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $97,310 | $82,440 | $85,660 |
| Median | $132,460 | $119,090 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $165,470 | $147,540 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $171,200 | $172,830 | $199,130 |
| Average | $128,880 | $121,270 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 4,420 | 11,430 | 262,440 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- Raleigh, NC: $120,710
- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- New York, NY: $135,980
- Baltimore, MD: $134,320
- Washington, DC: $132,200
- Boston, MA: $132,040
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- Software Developer: $135,920
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.