Data Scientists in North Carolina

Local pay for data scientists in North Carolina, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 15-2051

$119,090

median pay, North Carolina

11,430

employed in North Carolina

-0.9%

vs U.S. median

+33.5%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What data scientists earn in North Carolina

North Carolina · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of data scientists in North Carolina earn between $82,440 and $147,540 a year; the U.S. median is $120,230.

$65,970

P10

$82,440

P25

$119,090

MEDIAN

$147,540

P75

$172,830

P90

Pay by metro in North Carolina

$132,460

$120,710

$111,870

$106,500

$106,270

$106,060

$102,740

$101,570

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