How much does a Data Scientist make in Wyoming?

The average Data Scientist salary in Wyoming is around $145,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $110,374 annually ($9,198/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Wyoming?

On a $145,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $110,374/year or $9,198/month. Federal tax: $23,534. State tax: $0. FICA: $11,093.

Is $145,000 a good Data Scientist salary?

$145,000 is a strong salary for a Data Scientist — above the national median. In Wyoming, demand for this role is active.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Data Scientist salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $145,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Data Scientists?

36% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: ML Engineer, Data Analyst, AI Engineer, Research Scientist.

How can a Data Scientist in Wyoming reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Data Scientist Salary in Wyoming (2026)

Average Data Scientist pay in Wyoming

$145,000/year

≈ $70/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$110,374/year

$9,198/month · effective tax rate 23.88%

Federal $23,534
FICA $11,093
Take-home

Pay by role in Wyoming

Staff / Principal Data Scientist (Microsoft / Meta Cheyenne)$145,000–$258,000+ TC
Senior Data Scientist (Microsoft Cheyenne)$115,000–$175,000+ TC
Senior Data Scientist (Meta Cheyenne)$112,000–$172,000+ TC
Senior Data Scientist (NCAR-Wyoming HPC)$108,000–$162,000+ bonus
Senior Data Scientist (Cleared / F.E. Warren / Sentinel)$118,000–$178,000+ TC
Senior Data Scientist (WY Oil & Gas)$115,000–$178,000+ bonus

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$110,374
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$9,198
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$4,245
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$53/hr
Federal Tax	$23,534
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$11,093
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	23.88%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Data Scientists earn the same — not even close

Wyoming's data science market is anchored by Microsoft Cheyenne data center analytics + Meta/Facebook Cheyenne data center analytics, NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center Cheyenne (substantial atmospheric supercomputing + climate analytics + post-2024 AI research), F.E. Warren Air Force Base cleared DS (90th Missile Wing + post-2024 Sentinel sensor analytics), the substantial WY oil + gas analytics (ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Anadarko + Devon Energy Powder River Basin + Greater Green River + Williston Basin reservoir + production analytics), the substantial WY coal mining analytics (Cloud Peak + Arch + Peabody Powder River Basin + post-2020 WY coal decline), University of Wyoming UW Laramie DS + the substantial UW College of Engineering, the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW family office + private wealth analytics, plus the substantial post-2020 WY tech-remote analytics.

Staff / Principal Data Scientist (Microsoft / Meta Cheyenne)

$145,000–$258,000+ TC

Senior DS IC at Microsoft + Meta Cheyenne · data center + AI analytics

Senior Data Scientist (Microsoft Cheyenne)

$115,000–$175,000+ TC

Microsoft Cheyenne · Azure data center analytics + Microsoft Fabric + Power BI

Senior Data Scientist (Meta Cheyenne)

$112,000–$172,000+ TC

Meta/Facebook Cheyenne · data center analytics + the substantial AI infrastructure

Senior Data Scientist (NCAR-Wyoming HPC)

$108,000–$162,000+ bonus

NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing · atmospheric + climate analytics + post-2024 AI research

Senior Data Scientist (Cleared / F.E. Warren / Sentinel)

$118,000–$178,000+ TC

F.E. Warren + 90th MW + post-2024 Sentinel · cleared sensor analytics + TS/SCI

Senior Data Scientist (WY Oil & Gas)

$115,000–$178,000+ bonus

ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Anadarko Powder River + Green River reservoir

Senior Data Scientist (Jackson Hole UHNW)

$125,000–$215,000+ bonus

Jackson Hole UHNW family office + private wealth analytics + tax-haven arbitrage

Data Science Manager

$135,000–$235,000+ TC

DSM at Microsoft + Meta + NCAR + F.E. Warren + WY oil · team lead

Mid-Level Data Scientist (3-6 yrs)

$78,000–$118,000

Functional DS at WY major employers · transitioning to senior band

Junior Data Scientist (0-3 yrs)

$62,000–$85,000

UW Laramie + Casper College + LCCC + Northwest College DS · entry band

Worth knowing: NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center Cheyenne + the substantial WY data center + oil + gas + coal analytics is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state supercomputing + extractive analytics anchor and a feature most national DS surveys understate for WY. NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center Cheyenne (the substantial NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center NWSC + the substantial UW-NCAR partnership + the substantial post-2012 NWSC Cheyenne supercomputer operations + post-2017 Cheyenne-Bull-Atos Sequana + post-2022 NWSC-Derecho HPE Cray EX + the substantial atmospheric + climate research + the substantial post-2024 NWSC AI research + the substantial NWSC weather + air quality + climate modeling + the substantial NCAR-NSF National Science Foundation supercomputing partnership) supports substantial WY supercomputing DS. Microsoft Cheyenne + Meta Cheyenne data center analytics + the substantial WY oil + gas analytics at ExxonMobil + ConocoPhillips + EOG + Anadarko Powder River + Greater Green River + Williston Basin + the substantial WY coal mining analytics at Cloud Peak + Arch + Peabody Powder River + F.E. Warren AFB cleared DS + post-2024 Sentinel sensor analytics + UW Laramie + post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW family office DS. WY 0% state income tax + WY RTW since 1963 + WY DAPT trust law + no state estate tax anchor the WY DS proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Data Scientists in Wyoming and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (Wyoming levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.