Data Scientists pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,710 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Bismarck earn between $61,840 and $100,630.
- $53K10th
- $62K25th
- $77KMedian
- $101K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,660 | $6,888 | $39.74 |
| Median | $76,960 | $6,413 | $37.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,840 | $5,153 | $29.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,630 | $8,386 | $48.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Data scientists in Bismarck earn 6% less than the North Dakota average ($87,570) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $82,660 | $76,960 | $52,840 | $126,710 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $87,570 | $81,900 | $59,030 | $126,710 | 210 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $82,660, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $66,650 a year, or $5,554 a month and $2,563 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $82,660 buys what about $90,811 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Fargo pays the most ($96,830).
- Fargo$96,830
- Bismarck$82,660
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Bismarck?
$39.74 an hour on average, and $37.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $66,650 a year ($5,554 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,660.
Do data scientists earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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