Data Scientist Salary in New Jersey
Based on 6K+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$130,370
$62.678/hr
vs National Average
$105,473
+23.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $185K
6K employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,780 |
| 25th percentile | $98,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,370 |
| 75th percentile | $161,830 |
| 90th percentile | $184,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,210 |
| 2023 | $130,570 |
| 2024 | $130,370 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,210 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $130,570 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $130,370 | $105,473 |