Data Scientists pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,600 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Fayetteville earn between $76,040 and $124,120.
- $58K10th
- $76K25th
- $106KMedian
- $124K75th
- $152K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,350 | $8,779 | $50.65 |
| Median | $106,270 | $8,856 | $51.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,040 | $6,337 | $36.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,120 | $10,343 | $59.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Data scientists in Fayetteville earn 13% less than the North Carolina average ($121,270) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $105,350 | $106,270 | $58,070 | $151,600 | 90 |
| North Carolina | $121,270 | $119,090 | $65,970 | $172,830 | 11,430 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $105,350, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $79,249 a year, or $6,604 a month and $3,048 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fayetteville a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $105,350 buys what about $114,538 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($45,620). A typical home costs $259,183, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other North Carolina cities
Fayetteville ranks 9th of 13 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($128,880).
- Charlotte$128,880
- Raleigh$124,380
- Durham$119,660
- Rocky Mount$113,760
- Greensboro$111,490
- Winston-Salem$107,620
- Asheville$106,770
- Pinehurst$105,930
- Fayetteville$105,350
- Greenville$100,910
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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Fayetteville?
$50.65 an hour on average, and $51.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $79,249 a year ($6,604 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,350.
Do data scientists earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Fayetteville, NC (22180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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