Data Scientists Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,790 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.09
10th percentile $49,710
90th percentile $192,260
Employed locally 130
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,710
    25th
    $63,410
    50th (median)
    $93,790
    75th
    $123,870
    90th
    $192,260

    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 Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,870
    Software Developers $122,040
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,430
    Computer Occupations, All Other $93,370
    Computer Network Architects $107,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Central North Carolina is $45.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.06 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Central North Carolina is 16.7% 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 Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,710 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,410.