Data Scientists pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,030 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Duluth earn between $63,360 and $136,120.
- $47K10th
- $63K25th
- $99KMedian
- $136K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,540 | $8,295 | $47.86 |
| Median | $99,400 | $8,283 | $47.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,360 | $5,280 | $30.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,120 | $11,343 | $65.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Data scientists in Duluth earn 21% less than the Minnesota average ($126,290) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $99,540 | $99,400 | $46,840 | $138,030 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $126,290 | $128,800 | $65,730 | $179,640 | 4,020 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $99,540, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $73,611 a year, or $6,134 a month and $2,831 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $74,456 | $6,205 |
| Working in MN | $73,611 | $6,134 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $99,540 buys what about $112,135 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($129,320).
- Minneapolis$129,320
- Duluth$99,540
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Duluth: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Duluth?
$47.86 an hour on average, and $47.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Duluth?
About $73,611 a year ($6,134 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,540. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do data scientists earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.25, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.25).
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