Data Scientists Salary in North Carolina
Data Scientists in North Carolina earn a median of $119,090 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,430
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,970; the top 10% earn over $172,830. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near North Carolina
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Data Scientists pay in North Carolina
How much do data scientists make in North Carolina?
The median is $119,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,970 and the top 10% earn over $172,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (−1% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.