How much does a data scientist make in New Jersey?
$135,300a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in New Jersey. That is $65.04 an hour or $11,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.04
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,720Median: $135,300Highest 10%: $204,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.02 | |
| Median | $135,300 | $65.04 | |
| 75th | $167,300 | $80.45 | |
| 90th | $204,000 | $98.05 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $136,000 |
| Trenton, NJ | $135,300 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $109,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $102,000 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $97,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 1. Washington | $163,400 |
| 2. California | $141,600 |
| 3. Maryland | $136,400 |
| 4. New Jersey | $135,300 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $131,800 |
| 6. New York | $130,500 |
| 7. Minnesota | $128,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $65.04 ($135,300 a year).
Do data scientists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $135,300 against $120,200 nationally, 13% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for data scientist pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays data scientists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $136,000 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.