Data Scientists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $113,990 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $54.80
10th percentile $75,730
90th percentile $164,750
Employed locally 80
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,730
    25th
    $98,930
    50th (median)
    $113,990
    75th
    $128,370
    90th
    $164,750

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 150% Median Data Scientists salary is 50% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $139,660
    California $136,800
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,710
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $127,770
    New York $125,400

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$59,780
    Software Developers$121,620
    Computer Systems Analysts$110,950
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109,970
    Statisticians$93,620
    Information Security Analysts$121,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Salem, OR is $54.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.16 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Salem, OR is 1.2% above 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $75,730 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,930.