Data Scientist salary in New York
The median annual wage for data scientists in New York is $130,460, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $120,230. New York ranks 6 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$130,460
25th percentile
$94,880
75th percentile
$171,580
90th percentile
$214,080
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in New York | 23,970 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in New York | $137,690 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
Metro areas in New York
- New York, NY: median $135,980
States with similar pay for data scientists
- Massachusetts: median $131,750
- Minnesota: median $128,800
- Vermont: median $127,070
- District of Columbia: median $126,490
- Virginia: median $126,430
- Connecticut: median $126,340
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 —.