Data Scientist Salary in New York, NY
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The median data scientist in the New York area earns $135,980 a year ($65.38 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($120,230) and 4% above the New York State median ($130,460). Half of the 23,160 data scientists there earn between $101,320 and $173,160.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,870 | $73,330 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $101,320 | $94,880 | $85,660 |
| Median | $135,980 | $130,460 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $173,160 | $171,580 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $216,030 | $214,080 | $199,130 |
| Average | $144,700 | $137,690 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 23,160 | 23,970 | 262,440 |
New York, NY ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- Buffalo, NY: $102,250
- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- Baltimore, MD: $134,320
- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
- Washington, DC: $132,200
- Boston, MA: $132,040
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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.