How much does a data scientist make in Minnesota?
$128,800a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Minnesota. That is $61.92 an hour or $10,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.92
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,730Median: $128,800Highest 10%: $179,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,730 | $31.60 | |
| 25th | $92,490 | $44.47 | |
| Median | $128,800 | $61.92 | |
| 75th | $160,900 | $77.36 | |
| 90th | $179,600 | $86.37 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $129,800 |
| La Crosse, WI | $101,000 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $99,560 |
| Duluth, MN | $99,400 |
| Fargo, ND | $92,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 4. New Jersey | $135,300 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $131,800 |
| 6. New York | $130,500 |
| 7. Minnesota | $128,800 |
| 8. Vermont | $127,100 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $126,500 |
| 10. Virginia | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $61.92 ($128,800 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $128,800 against $120,200 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for data scientist pay?
Minnesota ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays data scientists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $129,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.