Data Scientists Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $75,610 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.35
10th percentile $45,290
90th percentile $137,190
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,290
    25th
    $58,300
    50th (median)
    $75,610
    75th
    $103,930
    90th
    $137,190

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,430
    Software Developers $107,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $84,610
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Computer Programmers $79,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Northwest Iowa is $36.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Northwest Iowa is 32.8% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,290 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,300.