Data Scientists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,110 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Charleston earn between $69,140 and $98,220.
- $63K10th
- $69K25th
- $80KMedian
- $98K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,270 | $7,189 | $41.48 |
| Median | $79,860 | $6,655 | $38.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,140 | $5,762 | $33.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,220 | $8,185 | $47.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Data scientists in Charleston earn 5% less than the West Virginia average ($90,730) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $86,270 | $79,860 | $63,490 | $125,110 | 100 |
| West Virginia | $90,730 | $85,090 | $57,500 | $125,100 | 390 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $86,270, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $66,459 a year, or $5,538 a month and $2,556 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $86,270 buys what about $97,242 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 3rd of 3 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Huntington pays the most ($98,510).
- Huntington$98,510
- Morgantown$87,600
- Charleston$86,270
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 Charleston: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Charleston?
$41.48 an hour on average, and $38.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $66,459 a year ($5,538 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,270.
Do data scientists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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