Data Scientists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,370 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.68
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $125,370
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $78,370
    50th (median)
    $78,370
    75th
    $92,370
    90th
    $125,370

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,060
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,690
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,920
    Software Developers $99,220
    Computer Systems Analysts $75,870
    Computer Network Support Specialists $73,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Arizona is $37.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.15 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Arizona is 30.4% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Arizona?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,370.