Data Scientists Salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH

Median annual salary $98,030 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.13
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $164,070
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $73,440
    50th (median)
    $98,030
    75th
    $125,640
    90th
    $164,070

    Huntington economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,483 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 168% Median Data Scientists salary is 68% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Winchester, VA-WV $129,990
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $97,840
    Charleston, WV $82,110
    Morgantown, WV $78,950

    Related occupations in Huntington, WV-KY-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,190
    Computer Occupations, All Other $76,480
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $85,820
    Software Developers $96,450
    Computer Systems Analysts $86,220
    Computer Network Support Specialists $53,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Huntington?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is $47.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.96 or more per hour.

    Is Huntington above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Huntington, WV-KY-OH is 12.9% 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 Huntington?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Huntington, WV-KY-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,440.