Data Scientists in New York. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
The median Data Scientist in New York earned $125,400 in 2024, about 8.5% above the US median of $115,636. That is a real premium, though a smaller one than the state's reputation for tech wages might suggest.
The spread across the pay range is wide. At the 10th percentile, the figure was $65,150. At the 90th, it was $211,860. Top earners made roughly 3.25 times what those at the bottom did. That kind of range usually reflects a mix of experience levels, industries, and sub-specialties pulling in different directions. A junior analyst role at a media company and a senior machine learning position at a financial firm can share the same SOC code while sitting on opposite ends of that range.
New York's overall cost-of-living index comes in at 116.4 against a national baseline of 100. Adjusting the state median for what the money actually buys brings it closer to $107,730 in national-baseline dollars. That narrows the gap with the US median considerably. The nominal premium of about $9,800 becomes something closer to $2,000 in real purchasing terms.
On the job-growth side, BLS projects this occupation to grow 33.5% between 2024 and 2034, a pace it classifies as much faster than average. That projection covers the national occupation, not New York specifically, so treat it as directional rather than a state-level forecast.
New York employed 20,070 Data Scientists in 2024, one of the larger state concentrations in the country. Finance, media, and health care are the kinds of industries that hire at scale here, which helps explain both the size of the employment base and some of the variation within the pay range.
Salary distribution
Where New York data scientists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $94,880 and $171,580, with a median of $130,460.
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Data Scientists pay by experience level in New York
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Data Scientists specialties in New York
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 1,029 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Scientist at a median of $169,541.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | Meta Platforms, Inc | 302 | $169,541 |
| Data Analyst | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 128 | $104,500 |
| Manager | GroupM Worldwide, LLC | 103 | $146,607 |
| Data Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 98 | $145,300 |
| Vice President | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 71 | $175,240 |
| Business Analyst | Amazon.com Services LLC | 67 | $109,491 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 59 | $109,491 |
| Deployment Strategist | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 54 | $129,000 |
| Business Intelligence Engineer | Amazon.com Services LLC | 40 | $139,506 |
| Senior Analyst | GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC | 38 | $109,491 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Pinterest, Inc. | 35 | $169,541 |
| Director | GroupM Worldwide, LLC | 34 | $170,057 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Data Scientists in New York, by industry
Median offered wage across 1,989 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $150,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 796 | $150,000 |
| Finance and insurance | Capital One, National Association | 466 | $146,906 |
| Professional services | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 382 | $140,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 161 | $145,300 |
| Healthcare | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | 64 | $87,872 |
| Education | University of Rochester | 41 | $80,000 |
| Manufacturing | Apple Inc. | 25 | $116,413 |
| Media and entertainment | CSC Holdings, LLC | 17 | $147,061 |
| Real estate | Zillow, Inc. | 11 | $112,320 |
| Government and public sector | NEW YORK STATE | 10 | $91,652 |
| Nonprofit and civic | APEX FOR YOUTH INC. | 6 | $119,746 |
| Energy and utilities | New York Independent System Operator | 6 | $110,964 |
| Transportation and logistics | JetBlue Airways | 4 | $115,303 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in New York over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+33.5%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Data Scientists in New York?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in New York is $130,460.
- How does New York compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
- The New York median is +8.7% versus the BLS national figure of $120,042.
- What is the salary range for Data Scientists in New York?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $73,330 and the 90th-percentile at $214,080, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Data Scientists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 33.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Data Scientists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.