Data Scientists Salary in Pocatello, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pocatello, ID

Median annual salary $79,300 -29.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.12
10th percentile $58,820
90th percentile $103,180
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,820
    25th
    $58,820
    50th (median)
    $79,300
    75th
    $92,820
    90th
    $103,180

    Pocatello economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,080 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 124% Median Data Scientists salary is 24% 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
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $139,660
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $131,830
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $127,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $116,890
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $115,140

    Related occupations in Pocatello, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,680
    Software Developers $99,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,340
    Computer Systems Analysts $65,850
    Information Security Analysts $93,970
    Computer Occupations, All Other $68,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Pocatello?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Pocatello, ID is $38.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.60 or more per hour.

    Is Pocatello above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Pocatello, ID is 29.6% 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 Pocatello?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $58,820 per year in Pocatello, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,820.