Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $81,900 | $120,395 | -32% |
| Median hourly wage | $39.38 | $57.88 | -32% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $92,022.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in North Dakota is $81,900, or about $39.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. North Dakota is -32% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 210 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $81,900, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.