Data Scientists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $97,150 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $46.71
10th percentile $57,650
90th percentile $162,570
Employed locally 630
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,650
    25th
    $69,350
    50th (median)
    $97,150
    75th
    $127,830
    90th
    $162,570

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 138% Median Data Scientists salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,710
    Glens Falls, NY $104,620
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,200
    Albany, GA $100,060
    Syracuse, NY $99,020

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,780
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,310
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $91,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,540
    Computer Network Support Specialists $74,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Buffalo, NY is $46.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.42 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Buffalo, NY is 13.7% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $57,650 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,350.