Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Arizona | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $107,240 | $120,395 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $51.56 | $57.88 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $106,495.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $108,020 | $85,000 | $165,000 | 103 |
| Mesa | $105,860 | $83,300 | $161,700 | 99 |
| Tucson | $97,218 | $76,500 | $148,500 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Arizona is $107,240, or about $51.56 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Arizona is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Arizona typically earn from $85,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,560 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $107,240, Arizona offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.