Data Scientists Salary in Alabama
Data Scientists in Alabama earn a median of $103,120 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,130; the top 10% earn over $161,590. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Alabama
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Data Scientists pay in Alabama
How much do data scientists make in Alabama?
The median is $103,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,130 and the top 10% earn over $161,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 49 (−14% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.