100+ Data & Analytics Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Observed local pay anchors are solid but uneven. BLS shows Raleigh data scientists at a mean annual wage of $124,380, while the City of Raleigh lists Data Analyst at $66,400 to $102,900 and Senior Data Analyst at $73,100 to $113,300. Proxy signals run higher for much of the current market mix: local posted ranges center on about $105k to $175k, North Carolina's mean offered salary on new Data, Analytics & AI openings was ~$116,501 in July 2026, and senior Raleigh data scientists show $196,000 median total compensation on Levels.fyi.

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Advertised pay

Across the 68 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $108,775 at the 25th percentile, $128,925 at the median and $152,950 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of September 10, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

Raleigh-Cary is a competitive market for Data, Analytics & AI right now: the local sample shows more than 100 postings across more than 75 companies over the last 90 days, but the mix leans experienced rather than beginner-friendly. Statewide, Data, Analytics & AI postings in North Carolina are up 27.9% year over year even as employment is down 0.8%, which points to live openings but tighter screening and slower net team growth. Pay is attractive: BLS puts Raleigh data scientists at a mean annual wage of $124,380, and local posted salary ranges center on about $105k to $175k.

Best positioned: The best odds are for candidates with several years of experience who can show Python, SQL, machine learning, and business-facing delivery in consulting, banking, or healthcare environments.

Main caution: The biggest trap is assuming high salary headlines mean easy access; only about 15% of sampled postings are entry level, less than 5% of postings that state a policy mention visa sponsorship, and top-end pay data reflects specialized senior roles rather than the whole market.

From the July 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 139 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. First Citizens: 7 open roles
2. IBM: 6 open roles
3. The Fidelity: 6 open roles
4. Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.: 4 open roles
5. CGI: 3 open roles
6. Deloitte: 3 open roles
7. Southern Nuclear: 3 open roles
8. Centene Corporation: 2 open roles
9. Chiesi Group: 2 open roles
10. Dataeconomy: 2 open roles

Where the openings are

• Raleigh: 57
• Durham: 35
• Cary: 15
• Morrisville: 8
• Research Triangle Park: 3
• Spring: 2
• Sunnyvale: 1
• Durham County: 1

Work arrangement

on-site 62 (46%), hybrid 39 (29%), remote 35 (26%)

Where the demand is

The real opportunity in Raleigh-Cary is spread across a long list of employers rather than one dominant hirer. The local sample shows more than 100 postings across more than 75 companies over the last 90 days, and hiring is described as fragmented. Named employers showing repeated activity include First Citizens, LexisNexis, Matricstek Inc, YO IT Consulting, Relx Plc, Deloitte, and Provectus. Industry concentration matters more than title chasing here. In the local sample, the biggest slices come from IT services and consulting at about 25%, technology at about 20%, software development at about 15%, banking and lending at about 15%, and healthcare at about 10%. Nearby examples reinforce that pattern: Fidelity Investments posted a senior advanced-data-analytics role in Durham, and UnitedHealth Group still showed at least one Raleigh Business & Data Analytics opening in August 2026. That means the best opportunities are not only in flashy AI titles. Raleigh rewards candidates who can connect analytics to regulated, business-facing workflows in finance, healthcare, and enterprise services, while public-sector paths remain a steadier but lower-paying option.

• Consulting and tech-delivery analytics (high): IT services and consulting accounts for about 25% of sampled local postings, with recurring employer activity from Deloitte, Provectus, YO IT Consulting, and Matricstek Inc.
• Banking and lending analytics (high): Banking and lending represents about 15% of the local sample, and First Citizens plus nearby Fidelity demand suggest room for decision support, risk, and insights work.
• Healthcare analytics (moderate): Healthcare makes up about 10% of the local sample, and UnitedHealth Group still showed at least one Raleigh Business & Data Analytics opening, which supports continued demand for healthcare-focused analytics.
• Public-sector analytics (moderate): The City of Raleigh maintains defined Data Analyst and Senior Data Analyst salary bands, which signals a clearer but lower-paying route for analysts who value stability and local mission work.

Where to focus: Focus first on business-facing analytics roles in consulting, banking, and healthcare, and treat pure AI title searches as a second pass rather than your only strategy.

Roles worth searching next

• Business Analyst: It is a practical bridge because local demand is concentrated in business-facing sectors, and SQL plus data analysis remain common baseline skills in the sample.
• Risk or Fraud Analyst: Banking and lending accounts for about 15% of the local sample, with First Citizens and nearby Fidelity reinforcing finance-oriented analytics demand.
• Clinical Informatics or Healthcare Operations Analyst: Healthcare represents about 10% of the local sample, and UnitedHealth Group still showed a Raleigh Business & Data Analytics opening, making healthcare a credible local pivot lane.
• Data Product Manager: By 2026, data product managers were identified as an emerging role, making product-oriented analytics a real neighboring path for candidates who like decision ownership more than pure modeling.

What postings ask for

• Python (table_stakes | immediate): Python appears in about 65% of sampled local postings, making it the default screening skill across analysis, automation, and machine learning work. Who: Everyone in this category, especially entry-level candidates who need an immediate credibility signal.
• SQL (table_stakes | immediate): SQL shows up in about 35% of local postings and remains the clearest proof that you can pull, shape, and validate data in real business environments. Who: Entry-level, switchers, and mid-career candidates targeting analyst-heavy or business-facing roles.
• Machine learning (differentiator | near-term): Machine learning appears in about 35% of local postings, which is enough to separate candidates from pure reporting profiles. Who: Mid-career analysts moving upmarket and data scientists competing for senior roles.
• Prompt engineering and LLM workflows (differentiator | immediate): Prompt engineering appears in about 20% of local postings and large language models in about 15%, while a 2026 study found 42.6% of employers asked students about AI skills during hiring. Who: Analysts who want to stay current and switchers who need a modern workflow story, not just legacy BI experience.
• PyTorch (premium | near-term): PyTorch appears in about 15% of local postings, which makes it a stronger signal for model-building and applied AI roles than for general analytics jobs. Who: Candidates targeting ML-heavy, model-development, or AI-oriented roles.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (differentiator | near-term): It is the most frequently mentioned certification in the local sample, even though it appears in only about 5% of postings, so it works better as a tie-breaker than as a core requirement. Who: Candidates whose work already touches cloud data pipelines, deployment, or enterprise architecture.

Questions about this market

What do Data, Analytics & AI roles pay in Raleigh-Cary, NC?

Observed local pay anchors are solid but uneven. BLS shows Raleigh data scientists at a mean annual wage of $124,380, while the City of Raleigh lists Data Analyst at $66,400 to $102,900 and Senior Data Analyst at $73,100 to $113,300. Proxy signals run higher for much of the current market mix: local posted ranges center on about $105k to $175k, North Carolina's mean offered salary on new Data, Analytics & AI openings was ~$116,501 in July 2026, and senior Raleigh data scientists show $196,000 median total compensation on Levels.fyi. This is a market where solid pay exists across the category, but the best compensation is concentrated in experienced, technical, and domain-specific roles rather than generic analyst work.

Where is demand for Data, Analytics & AI roles in Raleigh-Cary, NC concentrated?

The real opportunity in Raleigh-Cary is spread across a long list of employers rather than one dominant hirer. The local sample shows more than 100 postings across more than 75 companies over the last 90 days, and hiring is described as fragmented. Named employers showing repeated activity include First Citizens, LexisNexis, Matricstek Inc, YO IT Consulting, Relx Plc, Deloitte, and Provectus. Industry concentration matters more than title chasing here. In the local sample, the biggest slices come from IT services and consulting at about 25%, technology at about 20%, software development at about 15%, banking and lending at about 15%, and healthcare at about 10%. Nearby examples reinforce that pattern: Fidelity Investments posted a senior advanced-data-analytics role in Durham, and UnitedHealth Group still showed at least one Raleigh Business & Data Analytics opening in August 2026. That means the best opportunities are not only in flashy AI titles. Raleigh rewards candidates who can connect analytics to regulated, business-facing workflows in finance, healthcare, and enterprise services, while public-sector paths remain a steadier but lower-paying option.

Which employers are hiring the most Data, Analytics & AI talent in Raleigh-Cary, NC?

Recent postings show the most activity from First Citizens (5 postings), LexisNexis (5 postings), Matricstek Inc (5 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Data, Analytics & AI roles in Raleigh-Cary, NC be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 35% are remote and 30% hybrid, with 35% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

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