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Data Scientists
Full data scientists overview →U.S. mean $126,800 · median $120,230
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1 | $158,040 | $163,350 | $76 | +24.6% | $79,930–$220,040 |
| California | #2 | $156,000 | $141,590 | $75 | +23% | $77,480–$224,920 |
| Maryland | #3 | $144,080 | $136,370 | $69 | +13.6% | $77,930–$213,270 |
| District of Columbia | #4 | $142,580 | $126,490 | $69 | +12.4% | $89,750–$209,730 |