Data Scientist salary in Minneapolis, MN
Based on 415 certified H-1B filings in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Richfield, Bloomington, St. Paul.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,580 |
| 25th | $97,100 |
| 50th (median) | $115,000 |
| 75th | $139,298 |
| 90th | $160,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,251 | $81,536 | $98,800 | 53 |
| FY2021 | $90,000 | $77,453 | $113,210 | 56 |
| FY2022 | $102,547 | $85,000 | $123,386 | 96 |
| FY2023 | $107,973 | $93,009 | $125,799 | 147 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $96,283 | $129,147 | 203 |
| FY2025 | $109,400 | $97,882 | $138,100 | 226 |
| FY2026 | $119,642 | $97,032 | $142,230 | 189 |
Cost of living
Minneapolis's median Data Scientist salary of $115,000 is worth about $109,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Minneapolis = 104.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Minneapolis, MN area earned a median of $129,780 in May 2025 (3,250 employed). The H-1B median here is $115,000, 11% lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Enterprise | $127,319 | 48 |
| Best Buy | $146,582 | 17 |
| U.S. Bank National Association | $122,537 | 12 |
| Compunnel Software Group | $99,550 | 12 |
| General Mills | too few | 9 |
| United HealthCare Services | too few | 9 |
| Optum | too few | 8 |
| Ameriprise Financial | too few | 7 |
| Chs | too few | 6 |
| University of Minnesota | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $82,382 | 70 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $99,029 | 152 |
| Senior · Level III | $120,600 | 94 |
| Expert · Level IV | $149,500 | 81 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $78,894 | $82,382 | 70 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $97,032 | $99,029 | 152 |
| Senior · Level III | $119,642 | $120,600 | 94 |
| Expert · Level IV | $142,230 | $149,500 | 81 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.