Data Scientist salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 699 certified H-1B filings in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,421 |
| 25th | $94,557 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $125,460 |
| 90th | $147,446 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,500 | $74,610 | $100,277 | 56 |
| FY2021 | $90,000 | $81,000 | $109,620 | 79 |
| FY2022 | $102,669 | $84,310 | $123,453 | 123 |
| FY2023 | $100,000 | $84,000 | $117,108 | 250 |
| FY2024 | $92,040 | $85,000 | $120,000 | 285 |
| FY2025 | $97,950 | $93,323 | $124,800 | 356 |
| FY2026 | $103,063 | $95,555 | $127,959 | 343 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median Data Scientist salary of $100,000 is worth about $96,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $114,540 in May 2025 (3,480 employed). The H-1B median here is $100,000, 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $112,650 | 50 |
| American Express | $127,982 | 18 |
| Carvana | $83,723 | 14 |
| Semiconductor Components Industries | $96,000 | 13 |
| The University of Phoenix | $92,476 | 12 |
| Arizona State University | $73,757 | 11 |
| Circle K Stores | too few | 9 |
| Gen Digital | too few | 9 |
| The Reinalt-Thomas | too few | 9 |
| Deloitte | too few | 8 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,500 | 152 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,680 | 308 |
| Senior · Level III | $118,824 | 100 |
| Expert · Level IV | $146,749 | 107 |
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 | $73,757 | $75,500 | 152 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,555 | $95,680 | 308 |
| Senior · Level III | $115,710 | $118,824 | 100 |
| Expert · Level IV | $135,845 | $146,749 | 107 |
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.