Data Scientist salary in Ithaca, NY
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Ithaca, NY metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Median salary$84,448
Middle 50%$78.1k–$95.4k
vs. national median−32%comparison median $123,531
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,662 |
| 25th | $78,078 |
| 50th (median) | $84,448 |
| 75th | $95,378 |
| 90th | $111,501 |
Cost of living
Ithaca's median Data Scientist salary of $84,448 is worth about $81,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Ithaca = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Ithaca, NY area earned a median of $74,170 in May 2025 (140 employed). The H-1B median here is $84,448, 14% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | too few | 3 |
| The Knot Worldwide | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.