Data Scientists pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,700 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Wilmington earn between $74,430 and $118,350.
- $61K10th
- $74K25th
- $93KMedian
- $118K75th
- $152K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,210 | $8,268 | $47.70 |
| Median | $93,090 | $7,758 | $44.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,430 | $6,202 | $35.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,350 | $9,862 | $56.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Data scientists in Wilmington earn 18% less than the North Carolina average ($121,270) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $99,210 | $93,090 | $61,230 | $151,700 | 160 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $99,210, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $75,174 a year, or $6,265 a month and $2,891 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $99,210 buys what about $102,891 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 12th 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
- Wilmington$99,210
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Wilmington?
$47.70 an hour on average, and $44.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $75,174 a year ($6,265 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,210.
Do data scientists earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.1%.
- 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 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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