Data Scientists Salary in Utah

Data scientists in Utah earn the most in Salt Lake City (average $117,140 a year) and the least in St. George ($102,210), across the 5 Utah metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $114,880 and the median at $108,090 for 4,360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Utah

Salt Lake City$117,140
Provo$114,090
Ogden$105,320
Logan$104,980
St. George$102,210

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salt Lake City	$117,140	$114,990	$81,260	$86,025	101
Provo	$114,090	$103,340	$78,810	$84,015	98
Ogden	$105,320	$100,190	$73,290	$78,236	100
Logan	$104,980	$79,880	$67,520	$78,012	96
St. George	$102,210	$98,130	$71,260	$76,186	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

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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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