Data Scientists Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $80,310 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.61
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $119,170
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $80,310
    75th
    $99,840
    90th
    $119,170

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $45,870
    Software Developers $115,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $61,090
    Computer Network Support Specialists $67,070
    Computer Network Architects $97,380
    Computer Systems Analysts $61,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in East Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in East Kentucky is $38.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.08 or more per hour.

    Is East Kentucky above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in East Kentucky is 28.7% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.