Data Scientist
Job Demand
growth projected
Work from Home
of roles are remote
Getting In
Worth the effort
Dedication pays off
Your Timeline
6-10 months
to land your first role
National salary distribution
Annual salary percentiles for Data Scientist roles across the US
Median Salary
$112,590
Top 10% Earn
$195K
Job Growth
+34%
US Employment
246K
Salary by location
Where data scientists earn the most
Certifications that boost this salary
How specific certifications impact earning potential for data scientists
IBM Data Science Certificate
Holders earn 14% more on average
Without
$105,000
With cert
$120,000
Key skills
Education
Master's degree preferred; Bachelor's in quantitative field with experience accepted
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, supplemented with Levels.fyi and Stack Overflow Developer Survey 2025.