Data Scientists pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,520 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Phoenix earn between $85,530 and $136,710.
- $69K10th
- $86K25th
- $115KMedian
- $137K75th
- $166K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,100 | $9,675 | $55.82 |
| Median | $114,540 | $9,545 | $55.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,530 | $7,128 | $41.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,710 | $11,392 | $65.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Data scientists in Phoenix earn 4% more than the Arizona average ($111,950) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $116,100 | $114,540 | $68,880 | $165,520 | 3,480 |
| Arizona | $111,950 | $107,240 | $65,200 | $161,730 | 4,560 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $116,100, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $87,998 a year, or $7,333 a month and $3,385 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 Phoenix a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $116,100 buys what about $112,374 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 6 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$116,100
- Sierra Vista$103,160
- Flagstaff$98,570
- Yuma$97,040
- Prescott Valley$95,590
- Tucson$94,340
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 Phoenix: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Phoenix?
$55.82 an hour on average, and $55.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $87,998 a year ($7,333 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,100.
Do data scientists earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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