Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other
SOC 15-2098 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other is $98,230, based on BLS OEWS 2020 data. The mean annual wage is $103,930, and an estimated 59,680 workers are employed in this occupation nationally.
Highest-Paying Areas (2020)
Where Data Scientists and Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $98,230. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $149,060 | +51.7% | 2,190 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | $143,620 | +46.2% | 3,170 |
| California | $127,310 | +29.6% | 9,510 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | $121,610 | +23.8% | 4,730 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $121,460 | +23.6% | 410 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $120,260 | +22.4% | 2,330 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $118,800 | +20.9% | 680 |
| New York | $118,310 | +20.4% | 3,950 |
| Trenton, NJ | $117,780 | +19.9% | 190 |
| Washington | $117,260 | +19.4% | 2,610 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2020)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$52,950
25th Pct
$71,790
Median
$98,230
75th Pct
$130,370
90th Pct
$165,230
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