Data Scientists pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for data scientists is $61.92 an hour ($128,800 a year). About 4,020 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($120,230). Minnesota ranks 7th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.60 | $65,730 |
| 25% of workers | $44.46 | $92,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.92 | $128,800 |
| 75% of workers | $77.36 | $160,910 |
| 90% of workers | $86.37 | $179,640 |
Data Scientists pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $129,780 | 3,250 |
| Duluth | $99,400 | 50 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $95,550 |
| Actuaries | $128,100 |
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