How much does a data scientist make in North Carolina?
$119,100a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in North Carolina. That is $57.25 an hour or $9,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.25
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,970Median: $119,100Highest 10%: $172,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,970 | $31.72 | |
| 25th | $82,440 | $39.63 | |
| Median | $119,100 | $57.25 | |
| 75th | $147,500 | $70.93 | |
| 90th | $172,800 | $83.09 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $132,500 |
| Raleigh, NC | $120,700 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $111,900 |
| Durham, NC | $106,500 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $106,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $106,100 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $102,700 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $101,600 |
| Greenville, NC | $101,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $100,300 |
| Asheville, NC | $97,690 |
| Burlington, NC | $96,300 |
| Hickory, NC | $95,290 |
| Wilmington, NC | $93,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 11. Connecticut | $126,300 |
| 12. Oregon | $126,000 |
| 13. Texas | $122,100 |
| 14. North Carolina | $119,100 |
| 15. Colorado | $117,400 |
| 16. Florida | $115,800 |
| 17. Arkansas | $109,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $57.25 ($119,100 a year).
Do data scientists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $119,100 against $120,200 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for data scientist pay?
North Carolina ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays data scientists the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $132,500 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.