The top 3 paying industries for Data Science Associate in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $117,402, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $91,711 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $74,122.
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How much does Data Science Associate make?
Total pay range
$93K - $153K/yr
$119K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$75K - $120K/yrBase pay
$18K - $33K/yrAdditional pay
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Frequently asked questions about Data Science Associate salaries
The average salary for Data Science Associate is $118,736 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $191,392 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $93,030 (25th percentile) to $153,184 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 178 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Science Associate employees.
The highest salary for Data Science Associate is $153,184 per year, $12,765 per month or $74 per hour.
The lowest salary for Data Science Associate is $93,030 per year, $7,753 per month or $45 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Data Science Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $140,714 per year (estimate) and goes up to $300,477 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
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.
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