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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Director Data Science in North Dakota is $191,152 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $92.
However, an Associate Director Data Science's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Associate Director Data Science Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $203,921 | $16,993 | $3,922 | $98 |
| Average | $191,152 | $15,929 | $3,676 | $92 |
| 25th Percentile | $174,452 | $14,538 | $3,355 | $84 |
Arrivia, Inc. - SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Odyssey Charter School, Inc. - MELBOURNE, FL
Princeton University - PRINCETON, NJ
Foundation for the NIH - NORTH BETHESDA, MD
An Associate Director Data Science'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.
Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Director Data Science'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Data Scie... Level Associate Director Data Science | $116,619 |
| Data Scie... Level Associate Director Data Science | $147,325 |
| Associate... Level Associate Director Data Science | $192,312 |
| Data Scie... Level Associate Director Data Science | $234,689 |
| VP of Dat... Level Associate Director Data Science | $305,644 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Associate Director Data Sciences. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Associate Director Data Science roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 44% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Associate Director Data Science positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Director Data Science as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $229,383 | $110.0 | 20% |
| Software & Networking | $225,560 | $108.0 | 18% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $221,736 | $107.0 | 16% |
| Biotechnology | $216,002 | $104.0 | 13% |
| Internet | $210,267 | $101.0 | 10% |
Understanding how an Associate Director Data Science'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $203,921 | $16,993 | $3,922 | $98 |
| Average | $191,152 | $15,929 | $3,676 | $92 |
| 25th Percentile | $174,452 | $14,538 | $3,355 | $84 |
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