Data Annotation Analyst

Data Annotation Analyst Salary

$34K

$76.5K

$136.5K

$82,640

/year

$39.73

/hour

Data Annotation Analyst Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$82,640

Columbus

Ohio

$79,822

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    How much does a Data Annotation Analyst make?

    As of Jun 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Annotation Analyst in the United States is $82,640 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $39.73 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,589/week or $6,886/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $136,500 and as low as $34,000, the majority of Data Annotation Analyst salaries currently range between $62,500 (25th percentile) to $97,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $120,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Data Annotation Analyst varies greatly (by as much as 34500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Data Annotation Analyst in your area makes on average $79,822 per year, or $2,818 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $82,640. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Data Annotation Analyst salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Annotation Analyst 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 Data Annotation Analyst Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Annotation Analyst job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $16,915 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $19,875 (24.1%) above the $82,640 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , 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 Data Annotation Analyst role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $102,515

    $49.29

    Cupertino, CA

    $101,957

    $49.02

    Sitka, AK

    $99,555

    $47.86

    Mountain View, CA

    $97,439

    $46.85

    San Francisco, CA

    $97,364

    $46.81

    Stanford, CA

    $97,098

    $46.68

    Santa Clara, CA

    $97,056

    $46.66

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $96,991

    $46.63

    San Jose, CA

    $96,854

    $46.56

    Arlington, VA

    $95,224

    $45.78

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Data Annotation Analyst Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Data Annotation Analyst salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $82,640 per year or $39.73 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.