Data Scientist Salary in Raleigh, NC
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The median data scientist in the Raleigh area earns $120,710 a year ($58.03 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($120,230) and 1% above the North Carolina median ($119,090). Half of the 1,990 data scientists there earn between $85,220 and $145,500.
| Annual pay | Raleigh area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,190 | $65,970 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $85,220 | $82,440 | $85,660 |
| Median | $120,710 | $119,090 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $145,500 | $147,540 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $180,850 | $172,830 | $199,130 |
| Average | $124,380 | $121,270 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 1,990 | 11,430 | 262,440 |
Raleigh, NC ranks 19th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
- 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: $132,770
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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.