Data Scientists Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $94,960 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.65
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $151,170
Employed locally 70
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $61,880
    50th (median)
    $94,960
    75th
    $118,330
    90th
    $151,170

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 141% Median Data Scientists salary is 41% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Winchester, VA-WV $129,990
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $122,170
    Vallejo, CA $118,180
    Richmond, VA $117,020

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$99,700
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,720
    Computer Systems Analysts$88,610
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,190
    Information Security Analysts$104,600
    Computer Network Architects$98,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Roanoke, VA is $45.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.14 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Roanoke, VA is 15.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,880.