Data Scientists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,530 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Minneapolis earn between $94,750 and $162,950.
- $72K10th
- $95K25th
- $130KMedian
- $163K75th
- $196K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,320 | $10,777 | $62.17 |
| Median | $129,780 | $10,815 | $62.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $94,750 | $7,896 | $45.55 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,950 | $13,579 | $78.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Data scientists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($126,290) and about the same as the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $129,320 | $129,780 | $71,990 | $195,530 | 3,250 |
| Minnesota | $126,290 | $128,800 | $65,730 | $179,640 | 4,020 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $129,320, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $92,338 a year, or $7,695 a month and $3,551 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $93,488 | $7,791 |
| Working in MN | $92,338 | $7,695 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $129,320 buys what about $123,371 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 2 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Minneapolis$129,320
- Duluth$99,540
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$62.18 an hour on average, and $62.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $94,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $92,338 a year ($7,695 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,320. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do data scientists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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