Data Scientists Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $65,620 -41.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.55
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $128,220
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $64,590
    50th (median)
    $65,620
    75th
    $87,380
    90th
    $128,220

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 105% Median Data Scientists salary is 5% 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
    Rocky Mount, NC $111,870
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $99,840
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $99,350
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $98,030
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $96,480
    Kentucky $93,490

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,810
    Software Developers $97,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $66,150
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,550
    Computer Network Support Specialists $51,020
    Computer Network Architects $131,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Bowling Green, KY is $31.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.64 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Bowling Green, KY is 41.7% below 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,590.