Data Scientists Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $79,020 -29.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.99
10th percentile $54,530
90th percentile $138,260
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,530
    25th
    $64,340
    50th (median)
    $79,020
    75th
    $103,910
    90th
    $138,260

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,290
    Software Developers $122,120
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,200
    Computer Network Support Specialists $51,470
    Computer Occupations, All Other $98,700
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in South Illinois is $37.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.47 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in South Illinois is 29.8% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $54,530 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,340.