Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Alabama | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $103,120 | $120,395 | -14% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.58 | $57.88 | -14% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $116,126.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Alabama is $103,120, or about $49.58 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Alabama is -14% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Alabama typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,740 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $103,120, Alabama offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.