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Data scientist salary in Houston, TX, 2026

How much does a Data Scientist make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$129,577
same
as national average
Average $129,577
Low $91,569
High $183,360

The average salary for a data scientist is $129,577 per year in Houston, TX. 54 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in Houston, TX

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AI & Data AVP, Manufacturing (...
Deloitte3.9out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$171,600 - $338,300 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
USAA
 
$222,545per year
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Ledgent Technology
 
$205,833per year
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Convergenz
 
$204,000per year
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Infinity Consulting Solutions
 
$197,600per year
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BNY
 
$191,000per year
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Icon Information Consultants
 
$177,937per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Houston, TX

  1. Plano, TX
    $155,517 per year
  2. San Antonio, TX
    $146,101 per year
  3. Houston, TX
    $129,577 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $127,436 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $118,902 per year

Where can a Data Scientist earn more?

Compare salaries for Data Scientists in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Data Scientist get paid in Houston, TX?

Chief Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $189,042 per year

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average $18.40 per hour

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average $196,682 per year

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $73,433 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $134,311 per year

Principal Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $167,125 per year