Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 113,300 people employed as data scientists in the United States. The median annual salary is $100,910. Entry level employees earn approximately $59,430 per year and senior employees earn approximately $167,040 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.