Data Scientist Salary in North Carolina
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$107,573
across 19 metros
vs National Avg
+4.7%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
19
16 above national avg
Highest Metro
$130,104
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia
All metro areas in North Carolina
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19 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SCNC | $82K | $106K | $130K | $154K | $130K |
| Asheville, NCNC | $60K | $88K | $116K | $144K | $116K |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan areaNC | $56K | $85K | $115K | $144K | $115K |
| Fayetteville, NCNC | $70K | $92K | $114K | $137K | $114K |
| Raleigh-Cary, NCNC | $62K | $87K | $112K | $138K | $113K |
| Goldsboro, NCNC | $61K | $86K | $112K | $137K | $112K |
| Rocky Mount, NCNC | $61K | $86K | $112K | $137K | $112K |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCNC | $70K | $90K | $111K | $131K | $111K |
| Wilmington, NCNC | $64K | $86K | $107K | $129K | $108K |
| Greenville, NCNC | $68K | $88K | $107K | $127K | $107K |
| Winston-Salem, NCNC | $59K | $82K | $105K | $128K | $105K |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NCNC | $57K | $81K | $105K | $129K | $105K |
| Burlington, NCNC | $57K | $81K | $105K | $129K | $105K |
| Greensboro-High Point, NCNC | $65K | $85K | $104K | $123K | $104K |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NCNC | $56K | $80K | $104K | $127K | $104K |
| Jacksonville, NCNC | $59K | $81K | $103K | $125K | $103K |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan areaNC | $55K | $76K | $97K | $118K | $97K |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan areaNC | $48K | $72K | $96K | $120K | $96K |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NCNC | $50K | $67K | $85K | $103K | $85K |
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View roadmap →Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.