How much does a Principal Data Scientist make in Appleton, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal Data Scientist in Appleton, WI is $170,944. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $158,075 to $181,062, with most professionals earning between $146,358 and $190,274.

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Principal Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $146,358 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $158,075 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $170,944 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $181,062 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Principal Data Scientist Salary $190,274 Appleton,WI April 01, 2025
25% $158,075 10% $146,358 90% $190,274 75% $181,062 $170,944 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

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