Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $119,090 | $120,395 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $57.25 | $57.88 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $126,288.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $113,421 | $89,250 | $173,250 | 101 |
| Charlotte | $110,180 | $86,700 | $168,300 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in North Carolina is $119,090, or about $57.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. North Carolina is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in North Carolina typically earn from $89,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 11,430 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $119,090, North Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.