Data Scientists pay range in Rome
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,780 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Rome earn between $87,760 and $117,330.
- $70K10th
- $88K25th
- $92KMedian
- $117K75th
- $145K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,920 | $8,160 | $47.08 |
| Median | $92,130 | $7,678 | $44.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,760 | $7,313 | $42.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,330 | $9,778 | $56.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Rome vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Data scientists in Rome earn 16% less than the Georgia average ($115,940) and 23% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome | $97,920 | $92,130 | $70,170 | $144,780 | 30 |
| Georgia | $115,940 | $104,340 | $67,750 | $170,010 | 9,260 |
| 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 Rome
On the average salary of $97,920, a single filer in Rome takes home about $73,579 a year, or $6,132 a month and $2,830 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Rome a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rome area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $97,920 buys what about $108,606 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Rome ($42,670). A typical home costs $235,303, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Georgia cities
Rome ranks 8th of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($120,230).
- Atlanta$120,230
- Dalton$107,690
- Savannah$105,350
- Macon$103,300
- Warner Robins$99,160
- Albany$98,380
- Augusta$98,370
- Rome$97,920
- Gainesville$94,680
- Columbus$90,620
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 Rome: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Rome?
$47.08 an hour on average, and $44.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Rome?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Rome?
About $73,579 a year ($6,132 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,920.
Do data scientists earn more in Rome than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Rome, GA (40660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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