Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Data Scientists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Operations Research AnalystsLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Operations Research Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Operations Research Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 26% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $88,940
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    5
  2. StatisticiansLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Statisticians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Statisticians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 12% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $105,650
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    5
  3. Computer and Information Research ScientistsAdvancement0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Computer and Information Research Scientists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Computer and Information Research Scientists is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 17% higher.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $140,300
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    5
  4. Statistical AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Statistical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Statistical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 58% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $50,330
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    4
  5. Database ArchitectsLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Database Architects share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Database Architects sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% higher.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $139,500
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    4
  6. MathematiciansAdvancement0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Mathematicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Mathematicians is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 5% higher.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $126,710
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    5
  7. Computer Systems AnalystsLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Computer Systems Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Computer Systems Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 12% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $105,850
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    4
  8. Management AnalystsLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Management Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Management Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $101,860
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    4
  9. Bioengineers and Biomedical EngineersLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 9% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $109,370
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    4
  10. Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 34% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $78,760
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    4
  11. Social Science Research AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Social Science Research Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Social Science Research Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 48% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $61,990
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    4
  12. Survey ResearchersLateral Move0% skill match

    Data Scientists and Survey Researchers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Survey Researchers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 4). Median salary is about 42% lower.

    Current median salary
    $120,230
    Target median salary
    $69,460
    Current Job Zone
    4
    Target Job Zone
    5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.