Data Scientists Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $99,040 -12% vs national
Median hourly $47.62
10th percentile $48,120
90th percentile $154,370
Employed locally 100
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,120
    25th
    $64,960
    50th (median)
    $99,040
    75th
    $136,160
    90th
    $154,370

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 166% Median Data Scientists salary is 66% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $122,440
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $120,840
    Midland, TX $109,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,850
    Lubbock, TX $105,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $103,620

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,610
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,110
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,500
    Computer Systems Analysts $78,920
    Computer Network Support Specialists $55,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in College Station, TX is $47.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.43 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in College Station, TX is 12% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,120 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,960.