How much does a data scientist make in New York?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in New York. That is $62.72 an hour or $10,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.72
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 23,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,330Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $214,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 25th | $94,880 | $45.62 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.72 | |
| 75th | $171,600 | $82.49 | |
| 90th | $214,100 | $102.92 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $136,000 |
| Syracuse, NY | $108,700 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $107,300 |
| Kingston, NY | $105,200 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $104,600 |
| Binghamton, NY | $103,100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $102,300 |
| Albany, NY | $98,940 |
| Rochester, NY | $92,800 |
| Utica, NY | $79,100 |
| Ithaca, NY | $74,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 3. Maryland | $136,400 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $62.72 ($130,500 a year).
Do data scientists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $130,500 against $120,200 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New York rank for data scientist pay?
New York ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in New York 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.