Data Scientist in Cary
Data Scientist Salary in Cary, NC
What Data Scientist professionals are paid across the Raleigh-Cary, NC area, from the BLS wage release, plus take-home pay and cost-of-living context.
10th percentile
$72,190
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$120,710
In this metro area
90th percentile
$180,850
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays here
Published annual wages for Data Scientist in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area. The BLS publishes wages by metro area, so these cover Cary and the towns around it.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $72,190 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $85,220 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $120,710 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $145,500 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $180,850 |
These are pay percentiles, not years of experience. The source data does not record how long anyone has been in the job, so we do not claim a figure for "entry level" or "senior".
Take-home (mid)
$87,535
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$7,295
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
68/100
Strong
Salary Strength
75/100
Strong
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
Career Opportunity
88/100
Excellent
Affordability
24/100
Weak
Lifestyle
46/100
Moderate