Data Salary in the United States

How much does a Data make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data in the United States is $144,447 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $180,432
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,985 to $163,283
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,445
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Data Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $163,283 $13,607 $3,140 $79
Average $144,447 $12,037 $2,778 $69
25th Percentile $122,985 $10,249 $2,365 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Data Salaries

A Data'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data'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): $106,605
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $125,845
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,698
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $167,624
  • Expert (over 8 years): $203,855
Levels Salary
Master Da... Level Data$106,605
Master Da... Level Data$125,845
Data Level Data$133,698
Master Da... Level Data$167,624
Data Mana... Level Data$203,855
$106,605 0 yr
$125,845 < 2 yrs
$133,698 2-4 yrs
$167,624 5-8 yrs
$203,855 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Datas

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: $182,191
  • San Francisco: $180,196
  • Oakland: $176,399

What Skills Can Increase a Data's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.21% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Data Management (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Data Management comprises all disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource. The concept of data management arose in the 1980s as technology moved from sequential processing (first cards, then tape) to random access storage. Since it was now possible to store a discreet fact and quickly access it using random access disk technology, those suggesting that data management was more important than business process management used arguments such as "a customer's home address is stored in 75 (or some other large number) places in our computer systems." However, during this period, random access processing was not competitively fast, so those suggesting "process management" was more important than "data management" used batch processing time as their primary argument. As software applications evolved into real-time, interactive usage, it became obvious that both management processes were important. If the data was not well defined, the data would be mis-used in applications. If the process wasn't well defined, it was impossible to meet user needs.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.21%
Data Management 2.03%
Accounting 0.94%
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's salary.
  • Active Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Sales and Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Critical Thinking: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Active Listening
$158,892
10%
Sales and Marketing
$154,558
7%
Critical Thinking
$153,114
6%
Data Architecture
$153,114
6%
Project Management
$151,669
5%
Data Quality
$151,669
5%
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Data Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Data roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Data positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Data as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Data

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$173,336$83.020%
Pharmaceuticals$173,336$83.020%
Energy & Utilities$166,114$80.015%
Chemicals$158,892$76.010%
Insurance$158,892$76.010%

Data Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Data

Salaries for a Data can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $133,199 in 2023 to around $128,655 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Data salary trends, .

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