Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Data Mining Analyst in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $127,037 and Financial Services with a median total pay of $101,168.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Data Mining Analyst is Microsoft.
Frequently asked questions about Data Mining Analyst salaries
The average salary for Data Mining Analyst is $106,646 per year or $51 per hour, with top earners making up to $174,591 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $82,794 (25th percentile) to $138,686 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 50 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Mining Analyst employees.
The highest salary for Data Mining Analyst is $138,686 per year, $11,557 per month or $67 per hour.
The lowest salary for Data Mining Analyst is $82,794 per year, $6,899 per month or $40 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Data Mining Analyst ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $84,994 per year (estimate) and goes up to $247,248 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.