Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Minnesota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $128,800 | $120,395 | +7% |
| Median hourly wage | $61.92 | $57.88 | +7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $130,629.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $118,822 | $93,500 | $181,500 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Minnesota is $128,800, or about $61.92 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Minnesota is +7% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Minnesota typically earn from $93,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,020 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $128,800, Minnesota offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.