How much you can earn in the US as a data scientist

Data scientists in the US earn an average annual salary of $156,790, according to 365 Data Science’s 2025 report based on Glassdoor data. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary of $112,590 as of May 2024, with projections showing 36% employment growth by 2031. Senior roles have seen an 11.7% salary increase. Key skills in demand include data visualisation, predictive modelling, and statistical analysis, with tech unemployment remaining around 2%.