Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $135,280 | $120,395 | +12% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.04 | $57.88 | +12% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $124,338.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in New Jersey is $135,280, or about $65.04 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. New Jersey is +12% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,430 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $135,280, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.