Data Scientists Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $133,340 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $64.11
10th percentile $80,880
90th percentile $190,050
Employed locally 390
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,880
    25th
    $103,290
    50th (median)
    $133,340
    75th
    $151,590
    90th
    $190,050

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 170% Median Data Scientists salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $127,770
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $125,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $124,440
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $116,480
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $115,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,390

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$121,590
    Computer Systems Analysts$107,450
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,730
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,900
    Computer Network Support Specialists$66,350
    Information Security Analysts$136,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Bloomington, IL is $64.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.95 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Bloomington, IL is 18.4% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $80,880 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,290.