Data Scientists Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $139,660 +24% vs national
Median hourly $67.14
10th percentile $84,830
90th percentile $212,110
Employed locally 370
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,830
    25th
    $106,860
    50th (median)
    $139,660
    75th
    $177,080
    90th
    $212,110

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 125% Median Data Scientists salary is 25% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $137,120
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $115,700
    Connecticut $109,960
    New Haven, CT $105,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,200
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $100,680

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $157,540
    Computer User Support Specialists $74,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,060
    Web Developers $86,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $104,040
    Computer Programmers $119,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Bridgeport, CT is $67.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.81 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Bridgeport, CT is 24% above 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $84,830 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,860.