Data Scientists Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $94,390 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.38
10th percentile $72,080
90th percentile $119,990
Employed locally 200
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,080
    25th
    $84,490
    50th (median)
    $94,390
    75th
    $117,880
    90th
    $119,990

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 116% Median Data Scientists salary is 16% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $105,360

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $87,770
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,440
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,780
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,220
    Computer Network Architects $144,160
    Computer Network Support Specialists $56,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $45.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 16.2% 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 Falls?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $72,080 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,490.