Data Scientist Salary in New York
Based on 24K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$130,460
$62.721/hr
vs National Average
$107,281
+21.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$73K – $214K
24K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,330 |
| 25th percentile | $94,880 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,460 |
| 75th percentile | $171,580 |
| 90th percentile | $214,080 |
Top H-1B Employers for Data Scientist in New York
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in New York — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 59 | $145,000 |
| 2 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 37 | $153,000 |
| 3 | Meta Platforms, Inc | 33 | $189,984 |
| 4 | Capital One, National Association | 21 | $163,524 |
| 5 | Capital One Services, LLC | 20 | $150,433 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,030 |
| 2023 | $128,890 |
| 2024 | $125,400 |
| 2025 | $130,460 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,030 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $128,890 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $125,400 | $105,473 |
| 2025 | $130,460 | $107,281 |