Data Scientists Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $109,560 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.67
10th percentile $42,750
90th percentile $164,480
Employed locally 90
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,750
    25th
    $94,290
    50th (median)
    $109,560
    75th
    $153,980
    90th
    $164,480

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 117% Median Data Scientists salary is 17% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $122,440
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $120,840
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,850
    Lubbock, TX $105,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $103,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,420

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,160
    Computer User Support Specialists$54,640
    Computer Occupations, All Other$101,010
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93,380
    Computer Systems Analysts$126,660
    Operations Research Analysts$100,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Midland?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Midland, TX is $52.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.73 or more per hour.

    Is Midland above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Midland, TX is 2.7% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $42,750 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,290.