Data Scientists Salary in Joplin, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Joplin, MO-KS

Median annual salary $95,880 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.10
10th percentile $55,830
90th percentile $157,780
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,830
    25th
    $71,830
    50th (median)
    $95,880
    75th
    $126,940
    90th
    $157,780

    Joplin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 159% Median Data Scientists salary is 59% 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
    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 Joplin, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other$83,500
    Software Developers$112,620
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,950
    Computer Systems Analysts$75,800
    Computer Network Support Specialists$56,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Joplin?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Joplin, MO-KS is $46.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.84 or more per hour.

    Is Joplin above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Joplin, MO-KS is 14.8% 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 Joplin?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $55,830 per year in Joplin, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,830.