Data Scientist Salary — Top Paying Cities
Ranked salary data for Data Scientist across 3 US cities, based on 1,053 active job listings. National average: $127,047/yr.
$127,047
National Avg / yr
$127,826
Highest City (Washington)
$121,750
Lowest City (Pittsburgh)
1,053
Active Listings
Data Scientist Salary — Top 20 Cities
Sorted by average annual salary · Based on live Adzuna listings
By State — Average Data Scientist Salary
All Cities — Ranked by Data Scientist Salary
| # | City | Avg Salary | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington, DC | $127,826 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 845 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $127,826 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 73 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh, PA | $121,750 | $20,000 – $150,000 | 135 |
Data sourced from Adzuna job listings. Updated daily. All cities for Data Scientist →