Data Mining Salary in the United States

How much does a Data Mining make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Mining in the United States is $117,751 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Data Mining's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,786
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,345 to $126,668
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,035
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Data Mining Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,668 $10,556 $2,436 $61
Average $117,751 $9,813 $2,264 $57
25th Percentile $94,345 $7,862 $1,814 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Data Mining Salaries

A Data Mining's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Mining Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Mining's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $112,874
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,500
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,751
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,627
  • Expert (over 8 years): $124,689
Levels Salary
Entry Level Data Mining$112,874
Intermediate Level Data Mining$114,500
Senior Level Data Mining$117,751
Specialist Level Data Mining$122,627
Expert Level Data Mining$124,689
$112,874 0 yr
$114,500 < 2 yrs
$117,751 2-4 yrs
$122,627 5-8 yrs
$124,689 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Data Minings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $148,519
  • San Francisco: $147,059
  • Oakland: $143,798

What Skills Can Increase a Data Mining's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 9.33% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Appointment Scheduling (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Appointment scheduling software or meeting scheduling tools allows businesses and professionals to manage appointments and bookings.
  • Pricing (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Pricing is a process of fixing the value that a manufacturer will receive in the exchange of services and goods.
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Presentation 9.33%
Appointment Scheduling 2.07%
Pricing 1.3%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Data Mining's salary.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 40%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Telecommunications
 $164,851
40%
Verbal Communication
 $136,591
16%
Scheduling
 $134,236
14%
Business Analytics
 $131,881
12%
Sales Management
 $130,704
11%
Pricing
 $130,704
11%
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How Education impacts a Data Mining's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Data Minings enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Data Mining with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $119,570 and $128,366).

Data Mining Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Data Mining
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 21.7%
High School 21.7%
Associates 13.0%
Bachelors 43.5%
Masters 21.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Data Mining Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Mining's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$94,345
Average $117,751/year
$126,668
$7,862
Average $9,813/month
$10,556
$1,814
Average $2,264/week
$2,436
$45
Average $57/hour
$61
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $126,668 $10,556 $2,436 $61
Average $117,751 $9,813 $2,264 $57
25th Percentile $94,345 $7,862 $1,814 $45

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Salary Trends for Data Mining

Salaries for a Data Mining can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,250 in 2023 to around $72,389 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data Mining salary trends, .

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