Data Scientist salary in Minnesota
The median annual wage for data scientists in Minnesota is $128,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $120,230. Minnesota ranks 7 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$128,800
25th percentile
$92,490
75th percentile
$160,910
90th percentile
$179,640
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Minnesota | 4,020 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Minnesota | $126,290 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
Metro areas in Minnesota
- Minneapolis, MN: median $129,780
States with similar pay for data scientists
- New York: median $130,460
- Vermont: median $127,070
- District of Columbia: median $126,490
- Virginia: median $126,430
- Connecticut: median $126,340
- Oregon: median $125,990
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 —.