Data Scientists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $122,370 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $58.83
10th percentile $59,990
90th percentile $173,370
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,990
    25th
    $84,700
    50th (median)
    $122,370
    75th
    $173,370
    90th
    $173,370

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 129% Median Data Scientists salary is 29% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $123,060
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $117,940
    Utah $116,420
    Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $114,300
    Connecticut $109,960
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $106,990

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$128,350
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,750
    Computer Systems Analysts$91,160
    Computer Occupations, All Other$98,550
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Salt Lake City, UT is $58.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.84 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,990 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,700.