Data Scientists Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $99,020 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.61
10th percentile $60,360
90th percentile $162,930
Employed locally 310
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,360
    25th
    $73,610
    50th (median)
    $99,020
    75th
    $125,980
    90th
    $162,930

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 135% Median Data Scientists salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Syracuse, NY is $47.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.25 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Syracuse, NY is 12.1% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,360 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,610.