Data Scientists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $83,230 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.02
10th percentile $57,140
90th percentile $161,330
Employed locally 30
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,140
    25th
    $69,510
    50th (median)
    $83,230
    75th
    $125,070
    90th
    $161,330

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,220
    Software Developers $102,590
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,710
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,400
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,170
    Computer Occupations, All Other $82,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Northwest Illinois is $40.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.56 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Northwest Illinois is 26.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $57,140 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,510.