Data Scientists pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for data scientists is $60.74 an hour ($126,340 a year). About 1,760 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($120,230). Connecticut ranks 11th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.40 | $75,700 |
| 25% of workers | $45.42 | $94,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.74 | $126,340 |
| 75% of workers | $78.47 | $163,210 |
| 90% of workers | $98.40 | $204,680 |
Data Scientists pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $141,760 | 570 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $126,340 | 560 |
| New Haven | $121,880 | 150 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $101,940 | 60 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $59,160 | 170 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Actuaries | $166,800 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $96,700 |
Other job titles for this job
Open data scientists jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring data scientists? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.