Data Scientists Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $73,890 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.52
10th percentile $44,840
90th percentile $124,800
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,840
    25th
    $54,420
    50th (median)
    $73,890
    75th
    $99,200
    90th
    $124,800

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 113% Median Data Scientists salary is 13% 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
    Akron, OH $112,310
    Columbus, OH $100,480
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $99,350
    Ohio $98,620
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $98,030
    Cleveland, OH $96,470

    Related occupations in Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$99,260
    Computer User Support Specialists$49,340
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,740
    Computer Systems Analysts$94,910
    Computer Network Support Specialists$58,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other$57,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Canton, OH is $35.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.49 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Canton, OH is 34.4% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,840 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,420.