Data Science Jobs in United States
There are 4,461 open Data Science jobs in United States on freehire right now. 1,068 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are data-science, machine-learning and python.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | year | $152,250 | $182,200 | $215,025 | 935 |
| USD | hour | $30 | $33 | $45 | 29 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- data-science 71%
- machine-learning 65%
- python 64%
- analytics 57%
- ai 55%
- sql 51%
- statistics 46%
- cloud 30%
How the work is done
- Remote 701 · 16%
- Hybrid 620 · 14%
- Onsite 243 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 46% of the 900 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,273
- Staff 264
- Lead 261
- Principal 240
- Intern 100
- Middle 93
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 1,169
- 501-1000 employees 332
- 51-200 employees 88
- 11-50 employees 47
- 201-500 employees 16
- 1-10 employees 3
Data Scientist - Mid
Mid-level Data Scientist analyzes survey and operational datasets to extract insights for national security missions, using statistical analysis and visualization tools in a classified environment.
Data Scientist - Expert
Designs and maintains secure data infrastructure for intelligence systems, building ETL pipelines, databases, and APIs to process and govern classified sensor data in compliance with government standards.
Data Scientist
Analyzes enterprise-level data for a government contractor, integrating disparate datasets to solve complex business/intelligence questions and translating findings into clear narratives for stakeholders.
Data Scientist
The Data Scientist will work on national security projects in Reston, VA, utilizing Python, AWS cloud infrastructure, and geospatial data tools. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
Data Scientist
Data Scientist performing large-scale parallel processing and technical targeting analytics using ECL, HPCC, Python, C, and SQL on national security projects in McLean, VA.
Data Scientist
Data Scientist builds AI/ML models and analytics for cyber-related data in Chantilly, VA, using Python, Linux, and cyber data sources like Shodan.
Data Scientist
Data Scientist in McLean, VA applies NLP and Python/SQL to transform raw text and structured data into actionable insights for national security decision-makers.
Staff Data Scientist (Insurance Tech)
Staff Data Scientist driving analytics, ROI analysis, and data modeling for an insurtech company, using Python, SQL, and BI dashboards to inform product and business decisions in workers' compensation insurance.
Data Scientist I
Builds predictive analytics and AI/ML systems to optimize member offers, products, and services using marketing, operational, and financial data; collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate models into eCommerce, customer portals, and internal tools.

Staff Data Scientist - Finance & Accounting
Build financial insights and forecasts for Headway’s insurance platform, using SQL, Python/R, and dbt to track revenue, reduce collections loss, and ensure GAAP compliance.
Data Scientist
Build and maintain enterprise data systems and AI-driven workflows in Python/SQL, ensuring data quality and enabling agentic applications for a data-center and AI infrastructure company.
Data Science - Senior
Senior data scientist builds and deploys computer vision models for object detection and scene understanding in secure defense environments using Python and C++.
Data Scientist - Senior
Senior Data Scientist builds Python-based analytic pipelines and dashboards to process intelligence data for U.S. military and DoD clients, using tools like Plotly, Dash, and ArcGIS.
Senior Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist in St. Louis builds advanced analytics and automation tools to transform intelligence data into actionable insights for mission stakeholders using Python and data science techniques.
Data Scientist, Expert
Leads geospatial data systems, automating workflows and applying AI/ML to improve GEOINT data processing and dissemination for national security missions.
Data Scientist 3
Develops and refines machine learning algorithms, manages big data platforms, and supports advanced analytics for national security applications, leveraging statistical modeling and AI.
Data Scientist, D2C Data Science
Data scientist at Sony’s PlayStation unit analyzes payment, subscription, and commerce data to optimize player experiences and business outcomes using SQL, Python, and ML.