Data Scientists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $117,060 +4% vs national
Median hourly $56.28
10th percentile $69,950
90th percentile $176,050
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,950
    25th
    $89,010
    50th (median)
    $117,060
    75th
    $152,090
    90th
    $176,050

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$99,460
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,330
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84,270
    Computer Network Support Specialists$71,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other$89,480
    Computer Systems Analysts$83,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Northwest Minnesota is $56.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 4% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $69,950 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,010.