Data Scientists Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $115,700 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $55.63
10th percentile $79,770
90th percentile $171,340
Employed locally 560
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,770
    25th
    $103,790
    50th (median)
    $115,700
    75th
    $140,740
    90th
    $171,340

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $139,660
    District of Columbia $137,120
    Connecticut $109,960
    New Haven, CT $105,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $102,200
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $100,680

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $128,870
    Computer User Support Specialists $64,990
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,600
    Computer Network Architects $136,920
    Actuaries $138,280
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Hartford, CT is $55.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.77 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Hartford, CT is 2.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $79,770 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,790.