Data Scientists Salary in New Jersey

Data scientists in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $136,890 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($103,380), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $138,590 and the median at $135,280 for 6,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$136,890
Atlantic City$103,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$136,890	$135,320	$97,200	$98,300	103
Atlantic City	$103,380	$97,930	$63,920	$77,162	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

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.
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.

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