Data scientist job market
Pay ranges and job growth for Data Scientists (occupation code 15-2051), nationally and in North Carolina. Free and public.
United States
Annual pay (2025). Half of data scientists earn more than the median.
North Carolina
Annual pay (2025). Half of data scientists earn more than the median.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: 262,440 data scientists employed nationally (2025).
Tools employers ask for
Share of open listings on this site whose description mentions each tool. Tools come from O*NET's list for data scientists, plus core tools it leaves out (Python, SQL, R, Tableau, pandas, scikit-learn). In demand marks tools employers name most often nationally.
Core skills
Most important skills for the role, in O*NET's order.
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem Solving
- Programming
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Mathematics · Computers and Electronics · English Language
Pay and projection data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Employment count from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.