Data Scientist salary in New Jersey
The median annual wage for data scientists in New Jersey is $135,280, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $120,230. New Jersey ranks 4 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$135,280
25th percentile
$101,970
75th percentile
$167,330
90th percentile
$203,950
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New Jersey | 6,430 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New Jersey | $138,590 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
States with similar pay for data scientists
- Maryland: median $136,370
- Massachusetts: median $131,750
- New York: median $130,460
- California: median $141,590
- Minnesota: median $128,800
- Vermont: median $127,070
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 —.