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Also called applied scientist, data analytic scientist, data analytics scientist and data management scientist.
$120,230
Median pay a year
262,440
People do this work
6
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Data Scientist
Summary
Data scientist developing and implementing analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information, utilizing data mining, modeling, and visualization techniques to extract insights from large datasets
Experience
Data Scientist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Analyzed, manipulated, and processed large sets of data using statistical software
Cleaned and manipulated raw data using statistical software
Created graphs, charts, and other visualizations to convey results of data analysis using specialized software
Delivered oral and written presentations of results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management
Applied feature selection algorithms to models predicting outcomes of interest, such as sales and healthcare use
Identified business problems that could be addressed through data analysis and proposed data-driven solutions
Tested, validated, and reformulated models to ensure accurate prediction of outcomes of interest
Skills
Core Skills
Applying math and statistics, Analyzing data, Analyzing business data, Determining data analysis methods, Preparing graphics, Developing scientific models, Updating technical knowledge, Writing computer programming code, Preparing data for analysis, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Selecting needed resources
Tools and software
Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, C++, Git, Microsoft Azure software
Open to
On site, Remote
Education
Bachelor's Degree Your college, Year
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Analyzed large data sets using statistical softwareApplied feature selection algorithms to predictive modelsCleaned and manipulated raw data for analysisCreated visualizations to convey data analysis resultsDelivered presentations of data analysis findingsIdentified business problems addressed through data analysis
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Analyzed large data sets using statistical software to extract meaningful insights and support business decisions
Cleaned and manipulated raw data to ensure accuracy and reliability for analysis
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Analyzed large data sets using statistical software to refine marketing strategies based on customer behavior
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Helped refine marketing strategies based on customer behaviorGuided product development with user feedback insightsInformed budget allocations through sales trend analysis
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Cleaned and manipulated raw data to ensure accuracy and reliability for analysis
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Reduced errors in reporting and analysis outcomesIncreased confidence in data-driven decisionsStreamlined data processing for faster results
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Applying math and statistics
Analyzing data
Analyzing business data
Determining data analysis methods
Selecting needed resources
Preparing graphics
Developing scientific models
Updating technical knowledge
Writing computer programming code
Preparing data for analysis
Developing procedures
Presenting research results
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What a Data Scientist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Data Scientist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$85,660
Median
$120,230
75th percentile
$158,880
About 262,440 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$57,350
$84,110
$113,040
AL
$74,140
$103,120
$127,660
AR
$97,510
$109,390
$136,060
AZ
$80,820
$107,240
$134,070
CA
$103,360
$141,590
$186,820
CO
$96,300
$117,400
$152,650
CT
$94,480
$126,340
$163,210
DC
$105,320
$126,490
$174,650
FL
$84,070
$115,820
$140,210
GA
$84,120
$104,340
$136,560
HI
$87,640
$102,130
$152,980
IA
$71,010
$95,830
$127,340
ID
$80,940
$89,380
$136,940
IL
$84,610
$106,560
$137,290
IN
$72,670
$91,470
$127,510
KS
$75,970
$98,130
$131,390
KY
$75,620
$91,760
$121,850
LA
$63,560
$78,760
$110,130
MA
$101,940
$131,750
$166,180
MD
$100,370
$136,370
$169,510
ME
$77,340
$90,880
$115,170
MI
$77,410
$100,590
$130,240
MN
$92,490
$128,800
$160,910
MO
$74,610
$97,090
$127,680
MS
$51,060
$69,490
$99,030
MT
$70,990
$100,490
$127,840
NC
$82,440
$119,090
$147,540
ND
$64,270
$81,900
$100,110
NE
$80,900
$98,230
$109,860
NH
$82,750
$100,620
$128,540
NJ
$101,970
$135,280
$167,330
NM
$64,250
$95,850
$107,540
NV
$76,190
$98,540
$129,990
NY
$94,880
$130,460
$171,580
OH
$79,510
$102,630
$130,920
OK
$68,580
$86,310
$109,770
OR
$96,770
$125,990
$163,710
PA
$79,220
$106,850
$129,160
PR
$66,750
$80,350
$97,320
RI
$93,090
$102,440
$130,150
SC
$78,550
$91,990
$123,880
SD
$83,810
$96,150
$123,260
TN
$77,770
$100,330
$131,930
TX
$83,880
$122,090
$146,030
UT
$78,720
$108,090
$146,160
VA
$97,390
$126,430
$165,610
VT
$98,450
$127,070
$143,170
WA
$105,240
$163,350
$208,320
WI
$88,060
$106,680
$133,860
WV
$69,790
$85,090
$112,770
Other names
Other names for this job
applied scientist, data analytic scientist, data analytics scientist, data management scientist, machine learning data scientist, machine learning scientist, marketing data scientist, research scientist, analytics consultant, data analyst, data analytics manager, data analytics specialist.
More names for this work
data architect, data consultant, data economist, data engineer, data mining analyst, data modeler, data quality analyst, data science engineer, data science intern, data specialist, data visualization developer, machine learning engineer, machine learning software engineer, psychometric consultant, quantitative methodologist, quantitative researcher, research analyst, statistical analyst, statistical consultant, tableau developer.
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