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Data Scientists Salary in Minnesota

Data Scientists in Minnesota earn a median of $128,800 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$128,800
vs. U.S. median
+7% ($120,230)
Rank among states
7 of 49
Jobs in the state
4,020

Pay range in Minnesota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,730; the top 10% earn over $179,640. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.

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Data Scientists pay in Minnesota

How much do data scientists make in Minnesota?

The median is $128,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,730 and the top 10% earn over $179,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Minnesota a good state for data scientists?

On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+7% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses