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Data Scientists salary
in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Data Scientists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro earn a median of $114,540 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,480 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 7% above the AZ statewide median of $107,240. It ranks #33 of 109 metros with published figures for this job.

DATA SCIENTISTS · PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · PHOENIX-MESA-CHANDLER, AZ · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$68,880P25$85,530MEDIAN$114,540P75$136,710P90$165,520
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$67,240P25$85,660MEDIAN$120,230P75$158,880P90$199,130
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN PHOENIX · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES

Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.

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Questions

What is the average Data Scientists salary in Phoenix?

The BLS median is $114,540 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,480 jobs pay between $85,530 and $136,710. The 10th percentile is $68,880 and the 90th is $165,520.

Is Phoenix a high-paying metro for Data Scientists?

That is 5% below the U.S. median of $120,230 and 7% above the AZ statewide median of $107,240. It ranks #33 of 109 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Which employers pay Data Scientists the most in Phoenix?

Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were First Citizens Bank and Trust ($150,845), Republic Services ($137,514), Circle K Stores ($135,845). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.