Occupation Salary Profile

Data Scientists

SOC Code: 15-2051

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. Excludes ā€œStatisticiansā€ (15-2041), ā€œCartographers and Photogrammetristsā€ (17-1021), and ā€œHealth Information Technologists and Medical Registrarsā€ (29-9021).

National Median (BLS)
$84,630
ā–² +5.05% Nominal +1.74% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$123,531
ā–² +0.43% Nominal ā–¼ -2.62% Real
Average Base Salary
$92,080
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
3,990
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Data Scientists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $56,520
25th Percentile $67,470
National Median (50th Percentile) $84,630
75th Percentile $108,320
90th Percentile $134,800
P10: $56,520 P50 (Median): $84,630 P90: $134,800
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 30,938 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $123,531
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +0.43%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -2.62%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $80,000
25th Percentile $95,680
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $123,531
75th Percentile $158,642
90th Percentile $190,464
H-1B P10: $80,000 H-1B P50: $123,531 H-1B P90: $190,464
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Data Scientists roles ($123,531) is +46% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($84,630).