Data Scientist in Columbia
Data Scientist Salary in Columbia, SC
What Data Scientist professionals are paid across the Columbia, SC area, from the BLS wage release, plus take-home pay and cost-of-living context.
10th percentile
$52,350
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$88,260
In this metro area
90th percentile
$138,960
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays here
Published annual wages for Data Scientist in the Columbia, SC area. The BLS publishes wages by metro area, so these cover Columbia and the towns around it.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $52,350 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $65,210 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $88,260 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $111,660 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $138,960 |
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)
$64,513
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$5,376
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
68/100
Strong
Salary Strength
54/100
Moderate
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
Career Opportunity
88/100
Excellent
Affordability
47/100
Moderate
Lifestyle
58/100
Moderate