Data Scientists Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,820 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.11
10th percentile $66,350
90th percentile $213,700
Employed locally 70
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,350
    25th
    $79,370
    50th (median)
    $93,820
    75th
    $158,360
    90th
    $213,700

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,920
    Software Developers $98,190
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,100
    Computer Occupations, All Other $66,720
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,260
    Computer Programmers $84,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in South Central Wisconsin is $45.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.72 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in South Central Wisconsin is 16.7% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $66,350 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,370.