Data Scientists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,910 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.59
10th percentile $49,060
90th percentile $172,750
Employed locally 30
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,060
    25th
    $68,070
    50th (median)
    $96,910
    75th
    $139,990
    90th
    $172,750

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$104,170
    Computer User Support Specialists$48,290
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$75,640
    Computer Systems Analysts$77,630
    Computer Network Architects$82,690
    Computer Occupations, All Other$86,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Kansas is $46.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.05 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Kansas is 13.9% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,060 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,070.