Data Scientists Salary in Minnesota

Data scientists in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $129,320 a year) and the least in Duluth ($99,540), across the 2 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $126,290 and the median at $128,800 for 4,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$129,320
Duluth$99,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$129,320	$129,780	$94,750	$92,338	105
Duluth	$99,540	$99,400	$63,360	$73,611	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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