Data Scientist salary in Alaska
The median annual wage for data scientists in Alaska is $84,110, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $120,230. Alaska ranks 46 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$84,110
25th percentile
$57,350
75th percentile
$113,040
90th percentile
$138,400
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Alaska | 230 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Alaska | $89,810 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
States with similar pay for data scientists
- West Virginia: median $85,090
- Oklahoma: median $86,310
- North Dakota: median $81,900
- Idaho: median $89,380
- Louisiana: median $78,760
- Maine: median $90,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Data Scientists" (15-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.