Data Scientists Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,230 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.02
10th percentile $62,860
90th percentile $132,870
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,860
    25th
    $66,190
    50th (median)
    $83,230
    75th
    $117,040
    90th
    $132,870

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$55,580
    Software Developers$99,870
    Computer Systems Analysts$76,070
    Computer Network Support Specialists$56,050
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$77,250
    Computer Occupations, All Other$79,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in East Central Illinois is $40.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.26 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in East Central Illinois is 26.1% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $62,860 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,190.