Data Scientists Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • North Carolina
Data Scientists in North Carolina earn a median salary of $99,774 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.4% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 8,740 data scientists are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $79,790 to $131,110 depending on location.
$99,774
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$131,110
Highest paying metro
$79,790
Lowest paying metro
8,740
Employed in North Carolina
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Data Scientists salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $131,110 | $99,860 | $161,530 | 3,870 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $111,870 | $89,330 | $128,640 | 30 |
| Greenville, NC | $107,970 | $83,080 | $126,220 | 50 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $105,330 | $77,260 | $128,980 | 70 |
| Asheville, NC | $103,480 | $76,070 | $153,260 | 70 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $102,740 | $82,550 | $126,360 | 40 |
| Raleigh, NC | $102,690 | $76,450 | $137,830 | 1,940 |
| Winston, NC | $97,810 | $72,620 | $133,730 | 260 |
| Greensboro, NC | $97,040 | $76,120 | $127,460 | 240 |
| Wilmington, NC | $96,670 | $75,600 | $123,060 | 150 |
| Burlington, NC | $96,300 | $68,940 | $126,880 | 80 |
| Central North Carolina | $93,790 | $63,410 | $123,870 | 130 |
| Durham, NC | $93,110 | $66,210 | $133,410 | 1,540 |
| Western North Carolina | $92,730 | $64,720 | $127,450 | 90 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $83,950 | $55,320 | $127,450 | 80 |
| Hickory, NC | $79,790 | $57,630 | $96,180 | 100 |