Source: https://deftridge.com/jobs/data-scientist/united-states/ Title: Data Scientist jobs in the United States | Deftridge Summary: 35 part-time Data Scientist tasks in the United States, from $79 to $220 an hour. Typical rate $130 an hour; median market wage $89. Rate shown up front. United States · **Updated November 3, 2026** # Part-time Data Scientist jobs in United States 35 open Data Scientist tasks are listed for the United States, from $79 to $220 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Data Scientist here is **$130 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $89.05. At five hours a week that is about **$2,820 a month**. **$130/hr** typical rate, senior level **$89.05/hr** market median wage **$79–$220** range of open task rates **35** open tasks tied to United States or remote in United States ## Open Data Scientist tasks in United States Remote tasks and tasks tied to a city in United States. [See all 35](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=data-scientist&place=united-states) Expert hour Posted Oct 29 ### [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-states-dt-5834674/) Senior · Data Scientist Streaming and audio company · 201–500 employees **$156–$196** / hour About $180 for the hour - 1 hour - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - 7 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-states-dt-5834674/) One-off Posted Oct 28 ### [Demand Forecast Model](https://deftridge.com/job/demand-forecast-model-united-states-dt-5739954/) Manager · Data Scientist Hospitality operator · 51–200 employees **$166–$197** / hour About $1,820–$3,650 in total - about 15 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - 3 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/demand-forecast-model-united-states-dt-5739954/) Bundle Posted Nov 2 ### [Customer Segmentation · Logistics](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-mobile-dt-2317729/) Manager · Data Scientist Warehousing operator with cross-border freight · 51–200 employees **$148–$173** / hour About $1,610–$3,200 a month - 10–20 h a month - Hybrid · Mobile - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-mobile-dt-2317729/) Regular Posted Oct 30 ### [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-alexandria-la-dt-3752748/) Senior · Data Scientist Commercial bank serving professional firms · 51–200 employees **$79–$97** / hour About $2,100 a month at 6 h a week - 3–8 h a week - Hybrid · Alexandria - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-alexandria-la-dt-3752748/) One-off Posted Oct 27 ### [Model Review and Handover](https://deftridge.com/job/model-review-and-handover-united-states-dt-1631050/) Senior · Data Scientist Staffing firm for small businesses · 1,001–5,000 employees **$133–$160** / hour About $880–$1,760 in total - about 9 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - 6 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/model-review-and-handover-united-states-dt-1631050/) One-off Posted Oct 26 ### [Churn or Conversion Model](https://deftridge.com/job/churn-or-conversion-model-united-states-dt-3671536/) Senior · Data Scientist Health insurer for travel · 11–50 employees **$141–$170** / hour About $1,870–$3,750 in total - about 18 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/churn-or-conversion-model-united-states-dt-3671536/) One-off Posted Oct 15 ### [A/B Test Design and Readout](https://deftridge.com/job/ab-test-design-and-readout-united-states-dt-7239177/) Manager · Data Scientist Fashion retailer · 51–200 employees **$170–$193** / hour About $1,090–$2,200 in total - about 9 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 2 weeks - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/ab-test-design-and-readout-united-states-dt-7239177/) Expert hour Posted Oct 28 ### [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-states-dt-6136553/) Senior · Data Scientist Freight and logistics company with a cold-chain network · 51–200 employees **$158–$190** / hour About $170 for the hour - 1 hour - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-states-dt-6136553/) Expert hour Posted Oct 26 ### [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-indiana-dt-9471687/) Senior · Data Scientist Growth-stage medical devices company for dental practices · 501–1,000 employees **$164–$184** / hour About $170 for the hour - 1 hour - Remote · Indiana only - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-indiana-dt-9471687/) ### All 35 open Data Scientist tasks for United States Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done. - [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-states-dt-5834674/)$156-$196/hr · remote in the US - [Demand Forecast Model](https://deftridge.com/job/demand-forecast-model-united-states-dt-5739954/)$166-$197/hr · remote in the US - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-mobile-dt-2317729/)$148-$173/hr · hybrid in Mobile - [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-alexandria-la-dt-3752748/)$79-$97/hr · hybrid in Alexandria - [Model Review and Handover](https://deftridge.com/job/model-review-and-handover-united-states-dt-1631050/)$133-$160/hr · remote in the US - [Churn or Conversion Model](https://deftridge.com/job/churn-or-conversion-model-united-states-dt-3671536/)$141-$170/hr · remote in the US - [A/B Test Design and Readout](https://deftridge.com/job/ab-test-design-and-readout-united-states-dt-7239177/)$170-$193/hr · remote in the US - [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-united-states-dt-6136553/)$158-$190/hr · remote in the US - [Data Science Advice Hour](https://deftridge.com/job/data-science-advice-hour-indiana-dt-9471687/)$164-$184/hr · remote in Indiana - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-states-dt-7927606/)$130-$150/hr · remote in the US - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-newark-de-dt-1659816/)$129-$154/hr · hybrid in Newark - [Customer Segmentation (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-states-dt-1016286/)$150-$180/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-6771620/)$147-$172/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-jacksonville-fl-dt-9059037/)$108-$128/hr · hybrid in Jacksonville - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-9309345/)$140-$186/hr · remote in the US - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-united-states-dt-1556633/)$129-$152/hr · remote in the US - [Demand Forecast Model](https://deftridge.com/job/demand-forecast-model-new-york-dt-6903528/)$140-$154/hr · remote in New York - [Customer Segmentation](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-tampa-dt-2058083/)$123-$140/hr · on site in Tampa - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-california-dt-8004525/)$125-$145/hr · remote in California - [Model Review and Handover](https://deftridge.com/job/model-review-and-handover-new-york-city-dt-5496359/)$174-$206/hr · hybrid in New York City - [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-5404182/)$175-$215/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-8097536/)$140-$177/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-california-dt-7793948/)$126-$151/hr · remote in California - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-5629935/)$170-$201/hr · remote in the US - [Churn or Conversion Model](https://deftridge.com/job/churn-or-conversion-model-new-mexico-dt-2428418/)$138-$165/hr · remote in New Mexico - [Model Review and Handover](https://deftridge.com/job/model-review-and-handover-united-states-dt-3997054/)$131-$157/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-new-york-city-dt-7593502/)$143-$170/hr · hybrid in New York City - [Weekly Data Science Support (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-3869357/)$118-$144/hr · remote in the US - [Customer Segmentation (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/customer-segmentation-boise-dt-4851120/)$146-$166/hr · hybrid in Boise - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-8892361/)$123-$143/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-4708999/)$144-$177/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-7535929/)$146-$181/hr · remote in the US - [Model Review and Handover (Python)](https://deftridge.com/job/model-review-and-handover-united-states-dt-7795493/)$176-$220/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-united-states-dt-8189590/)$117-$147/hr · remote in the US - [Weekly Data Science Support](https://deftridge.com/job/weekly-data-science-support-south-carolina-dt-3611256/)$179-$206/hr · remote in South Carolina ## What Data Scientist pays in United States Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs. | Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10th | $49.80 | $1,080 | $103,600 | | 25th | $63.44 | $1,370 | $132,000 | | Median | $89.05 | $1,930 | $185,200 | | 75th | $117.68 | $2,550 | $244,800 | | 90th | $147.49 | $3,200 | $306,800 | Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/). ### Deftridge rate by level | Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week | | --- | --- | --- | | Senior | $130 | $2,820 | | Manager | $155 | $3,360 | | Director | $185 | $4,010 | ### About this role Applied data science part-time: models for forecasting, scoring or segmentation, with results the business can use. Usual tools: Python, SQL, Jupyter, scikit-learn. [All Data Scientist rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/data-scientist/) ## Working on the side in United States What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice. Checked on official pages, November 2026 - Self-employment tax is 15.3%: 12.4% Social Security plus 2.9% Medicare; the employer-equivalent half is deductible in working out adjusted gross income. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes) - For 2026 the first $184,500 of combined wages, tips and net self-employment earnings is subject to the Social Security part. [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes) - An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies above $200,000 (single), $250,000 (married filing jointly) or $125,000 (married filing separately). [Source](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes) Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. 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