Data Scientists Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $62,650 -44.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.12
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $125,360
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $50,820
    50th (median)
    $62,650
    75th
    $94,960
    90th
    $125,360

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 87% Median Data Scientists salary is 13% below 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 Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,590
    Computer Occupations, All Other $75,710
    Statisticians $59,590
    Software Developers $99,740
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $68,740
    Database Administrators $71,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Jefferson City, MO is $30.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.60 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Jefferson City, MO is 44.4% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,820.