Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New York | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,460 | $120,395 | +8% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.72 | $57.88 | +8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $120,908.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $145,827 | $114,750 | $222,750 | 187 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in New York is $130,460, or about $62.72 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. New York is +8% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in New York typically earn from $114,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 23,970 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $130,460, New York offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.