Data Scientists pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for data scientists is $49.58 an hour ($103,120 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Alabama ranks 24th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.43 | $59,130 |
| 25% of workers | $35.64 | $74,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.58 | $103,120 |
| 75% of workers | $61.38 | $127,660 |
| 90% of workers | $77.69 | $161,590 |
Data Scientists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $111,810 | 620 |
| Birmingham | $94,240 | 490 |
| Tuscaloosa | $92,880 | 50 |
| Montgomery | $87,640 | 80 |
| Mobile | $83,910 | 100 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $71,240 | 30 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $115,630 |
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