Data Scientists Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $85,470 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.09
10th percentile $54,240
90th percentile $146,190
Employed locally 840
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,240
    25th
    $67,060
    50th (median)
    $85,470
    75th
    $115,990
    90th
    $146,190

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 121% Median Data Scientists salary is 21% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $122,170
    Roanoke, VA $94,960
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $93,440
    Tulsa, OK $80,950
    Oklahoma $80,380
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $75,670

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $51,360
    Software Developers $107,420
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,550
    Operations Research Analysts $59,970
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,920
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $68,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Oklahoma City, OK is $41.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.14 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 24.1% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $54,240 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,060.