Data Scientists Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,260 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.59
10th percentile $48,990
90th percentile $149,930
Employed locally 80
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,990
    25th
    $60,730
    50th (median)
    $80,260
    75th
    $108,470
    90th
    $149,930

    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 Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,760
    Software Developers $105,650
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,280
    Computer Systems Analysts $79,690
    Computer Occupations, All Other $71,650
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southwest New York is $38.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.17 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Southwest New York is 28.7% below 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,990 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,730.