Data Scientists Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $82,860 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.84
10th percentile $56,230
90th percentile $121,660
Employed locally 150
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,230
    25th
    $65,590
    50th (median)
    $82,860
    75th
    $111,290
    90th
    $121,660

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 119% Median Data Scientists salary is 19% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $123,090
    Vermont $120,670
    Richmond, VA $117,020
    Rocky Mount, NC $111,870
    Montana $106,860

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $100,680
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,980
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,870
    Computer Network Support Specialists $60,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Columbia?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Columbia, MO is $39.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.93 or more per hour.

    Is Columbia above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Columbia, MO is 26.4% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,230 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,590.