Data Scientists Salary in Greenville, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

Median annual salary $83,970 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.37
10th percentile $56,500
90th percentile $151,050
Employed locally 560
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,500
    25th
    $75,800
    50th (median)
    $83,970
    75th
    $108,120
    90th
    $151,050

    Greenville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,016 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 122% Median Data Scientists salary is 22% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,200
    Wisconsin $100,020
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $97,970
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $93,820

    Related occupations in Greenville, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,080
    Software Developers $102,730
    Computer Systems Analysts $96,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $95,200
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,230
    Computer Network Support Specialists $65,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Greenville?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Greenville, SC is $40.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.48 or more per hour.

    Is Greenville above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Greenville, SC is 25.4% 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 Greenville?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,500 per year in Greenville, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,800.