Data Scientist in Charleston
Data Scientist Salary in Charleston, SC
The BLS does not publish Data Scientist wages for Charleston separately, so this page shows the national figures alongside Charleston's cost of living.
10th percentile
$67,240
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$120,230
Nationally
90th percentile
$199,130
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays nationally
The BLS does not publish Data Scientist wages for the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area — it suppresses an occupation where the local sample is too small. These are the national figures. We do not adjust them to fit Charleston.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $67,240 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $85,660 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $120,230 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $158,880 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $199,130 |
These are pay percentiles, not years of experience. The source data does not record how long anyone has been in the job, so we do not claim a figure for "entry level" or "senior".
Take-home (mid)
$84,824
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$7,069
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
67/100
Strong
Salary Strength
75/100
Strong
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
Career Opportunity
88/100
Excellent
Affordability
21/100
Weak
Lifestyle
44/100
Weak