Data Scientists Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $105,360 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.65
10th percentile $55,400
90th percentile $141,920
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,400
    25th
    $73,750
    50th (median)
    $105,360
    75th
    $141,060
    90th
    $141,920

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 146% Median Data Scientists salary is 46% 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
    District of Columbia $137,120
    California $136,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $131,110
    Virginia $126,070
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $123,090

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,210
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,280
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,480
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,640
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $57,970
    Computer Network Architects $138,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $50.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 6.4% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $55,400 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,750.