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The average salary for a Data Scientist in U.S. is $119,040.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $119,040

$61,070$184,090

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $57.23

$29.36$88.51

What does a Data Scientist earn?

On average, data scientists earn around $119,040 per year in the U.S.. Data scientists leverage data to provide insights and advice to inform decisions in a wide range of contexts. Alternatively, data scientists can opt to specialize in a narrower domain such as machine learning or predictive analytics.

How to earn more as a Data Scientist

To become a Data Scientist, you will need a degree in a scientific field, such as Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics. Alternatively, you can get your degree through an apprenticeship. To earn more working as a Data Scientist, you could explore a specialised field, such as Artificial Intelligence, or become a manager at a technological company. You could also become self-employed or launch your own data consulting firm.

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