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Careers · Data Scientists · New Jersey

Data Scientists in New Jersey

Data scientists develop techniques and applications that convert raw data into actionable insights using programming languages and visualization tools. They apply data mining, modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract patterns from large datasets In New Jersey the median pay is $135,280 a year, 13% above the national median of $120,230.

$135,280median pay in New Jersey, per year
$101,970–$167,330middle half earn
6,430employed in New Jersey
$120,230U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

327open roles like this on employer career sites, 62 in New Jersey or remote
88employers hiring
125posted in the last 7 days
Remote · NY · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in New Jersey and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingProgrammingSpeakingActive LearningActive Listening

Knowledge areas

Mathematics (knowledge)Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageEngineering and Technology

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Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 15-2051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.