Data & Research
 
* ELMI Occupation Profile - Data Scientists *
 
Data Scientists
(O*NET 15-2051.00, SOC 15-2051)
 
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What they do
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
 
Wages
Vermont - 2024
Percentile1HourlyYearly
10% $ 35.70   $74,260  
25% $ 39.95   $83,090  
Median $ 58.01   $120,670  
75% $ 69.97   $145,530  
90% $ 75.85   $157,760  
 
Average $ 57.51   $119,630  
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments:
  • Investigative
    Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
  • Conventional
    Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Projected Employment
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Job Zone
Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Specific Vocational Preparation Range
    (7.0 to < 8.0) - A typical worker will require over 2 years up to and including 4 years of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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