Data Scientists Salary in Jackson, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MI

Median annual salary $91,060 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.78
10th percentile $43,010
90th percentile $147,000
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,010
    25th
    $65,190
    50th (median)
    $91,060
    75th
    $126,750
    90th
    $147,000

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,004 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 140% Median Data Scientists salary is 40% 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
    Bloomington, IL $133,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $119,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $117,940
    Minnesota $117,840
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $117,060

    Related occupations in Jackson, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,010
    Software Developers$120,840
    Computer Systems Analysts$98,160
    Information Security Analysts$130,010
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,380
    Computer Occupations, All Other$103,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Jackson, MI is $43.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.27 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Jackson, MI is 19.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $43,010 per year in Jackson, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,190.