Data Scientists Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Missouri
Data Scientists in Missouri earn a median salary of $77,958 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.8% vs the national median of $112,590. An estimated 4,200 data scientists are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $58,570 to $96,540 depending on location.
$77,958
Avg median salary in Missouri
$96,540
Highest paying metro
$58,570
Lowest paying metro
4,200
Employed in Missouri
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inData Scientists salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $96,540 | $68,340 | $128,730 | 920 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $95,880 | $71,830 | $126,940 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $90,330 | $61,910 | $129,300 | 2,660 |
| Columbia, MO | $82,860 | $65,590 | $111,290 | 150 |
| Southeast Missouri | $77,830 | $62,390 | $90,410 | 50 |
| Central Missouri | $77,190 | $59,930 | $106,940 | 50 |
| Springfield, MO | $74,010 | $54,280 | $92,700 | 180 |
| North Missouri | $63,720 | $51,280 | $79,150 | 50 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $62,650 | $50,820 | $94,960 | 60 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $58,570 | $53,620 | $77,100 | 30 |