Data Scientists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • New York
Data Scientists in New York earn a median salary of $93,324 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.1% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 23,170 data scientists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $74,980 to $130,710 depending on location.
$93,324
Avg median salary in New York
$130,710
Highest paying metro
$74,980
Lowest paying metro
23,170
Employed in New York
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inData Scientists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $130,710 | $91,990 | $169,420 | 19,810 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $104,620 | $82,320 | $137,070 | 30 |
| Albany, NY | $102,200 | $79,050 | $135,000 | 550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $99,020 | $73,610 | $125,980 | 310 |
| Buffalo, NY | $97,150 | $69,350 | $127,830 | 630 |
| Kingston, NY | $96,590 | $68,440 | $127,040 | 50 |
| Central East New York | $96,330 | $66,220 | $130,920 | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $89,750 | $67,600 | $130,960 | 210 |
| Binghamton, NY | $88,110 | $62,920 | $117,380 | 60 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $86,930 | $69,510 | $102,110 | 70 |
| Rochester, NY | $82,350 | $59,860 | $114,100 | 1,030 |
| Southwest New York | $80,260 | $60,730 | $108,470 | 80 |
| Utica, NY | $77,530 | $51,960 | $113,830 | 110 |
| Ithaca, NY | $74,980 | $62,900 | $101,920 | 150 |