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Pay scales steeply with tenure for Data Analysts. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $75,000 | $52,900 | $98,500 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $93,200 | $65,700 | $122,400 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $107,200 | $75,600 | $140,800 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $128,600 | $90,700 | $168,900 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $145,700 | $102,800 | $191,400 |
Top 10 states by median Data Analyst salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $150,000 | $114,000 | $195,000 | +40% |
| Washington DC | $150,000 | $114,000 | $195,000 | +40% |
| Washington | $144,700 | $110,000 | $188,100 | +35% |
| Massachusetts | $139,300 | $105,900 | $181,100 | +30% |
| New York | $139,300 | $105,900 | $181,100 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $135,000 | $102,600 | $175,500 | +26% |
| Connecticut | $129,700 | $98,500 | $168,600 | +21% |
| Maryland | $128,600 | $97,700 | $167,200 | +20% |
| Colorado | $125,400 | $95,300 | $163,000 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $122,200 | $92,800 | $158,800 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $91,100 | $69,200 | $118,400 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $90,000 | $68,400 | $117,000 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $90,000 | $68,400 | $117,000 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $90,000 | $68,400 | $117,000 | -16% |
| Alabama | $88,900 | $67,600 | $115,600 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $88,900 | $67,600 | $115,600 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $85,700 | $65,200 | $111,500 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $85,700 | $65,200 | $111,500 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $83,600 | $63,500 | $108,700 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $83,600 | $63,500 | $108,700 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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