What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Computational Data Science?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Computational Data Science jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA (23.4% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cupertino, CA $145,792 $12,149 $2,803 $70.09 Berkeley, CA $144,693 $12,057 $2,782 $69.56 Sitka, AK $142,358 $11,863 $2,737 $68.44 Sunnyvale, CA $140,589 $11,715 $2,703 $67.59 Mountain View, CA $139,403 $11,616 $2,680 $67.02 San Francisco, CA $139,225 $11,602 $2,677 $66.94 Santa Clara, CA $138,784 $11,565 $2,668 $66.72 Johnstonville, CA $138,630 $11,552 $2,665 $66.65 Livermore, CA $138,613 $11,551 $2,665 $66.64 San Jose, CA $138,495 $11,541 $2,663 $66.58

Computational Data Science

Computational Data Science Salary

Q: How much does a Computational Data Science make?

The average annual pay for a computational data science in the United States is $118,171 a year — that works out to approximately $56.81 an hour. The middle 80% of Computational Data Sciences earn between $77,000 (10th percentile) and $155,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Computational Data Science Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$118,171

Columbus

Ohio

$114,141

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How much does a Computational Data Science make?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computational Data Science in the United States is $118,171 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $56.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,272/week or $9,847/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $170,000 and as low as $34,500, the majority of Computational Data Science salaries currently range between $97,000 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $155,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computational Data Science varies greatly (by as much as 43000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Computational Data Science in your area makes on average $114,141 per year, or $4,030 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $118,171. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Computational Data Science salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computational Data Science jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computational Data Science Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computational Data Science job is above the national average. Topping the list is Cupertino, CA, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $24,187 (20.5%), and Cupertino, CA, furthers that trend with another $27,621 (23.4%) above the $118,171 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computational Data Science appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Cupertino, CA, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computational Data Science role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cupertino, CA	$145,792	$12,149	$2,803	$70.09
Berkeley, CA	$144,693	$12,057	$2,782	$69.56
Sitka, AK	$142,358	$11,863	$2,737	$68.44
Sunnyvale, CA	$140,589	$11,715	$2,703	$67.59
Mountain View, CA	$139,403	$11,616	$2,680	$67.02
San Francisco, CA	$139,225	$11,602	$2,677	$66.94
Santa Clara, CA	$138,784	$11,565	$2,668	$66.72
Johnstonville, CA	$138,630	$11,552	$2,665	$66.65
Livermore, CA	$138,613	$11,551	$2,665	$66.64
San Jose, CA	$138,495	$11,541	$2,663	$66.58

What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Computational Data Science Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Computational Data Science job category, we found that related job jobs have average salaries similar than Computational Data Science jobs.

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