How much does a Data Scientists make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

Data Scientists Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,970 -29.9% vs national

Median hourly $37.97

10th percentile $47,160

90th percentile $128,620

Employed locally 130

National median $112,590

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Southeast Iowa

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$47,160

25th

$61,200

50th (median)

$78,970

75th

$99,430

90th

$128,620

Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

Metro area	Median 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 Southeast Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Computer User Support Specialists	$50,340
Software Developers	$100,230
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$77,470
Computer Systems Analysts	$79,690
Computer Occupations, All Other	$98,000
Computer Network Support Specialists	$61,700

Frequently asked questions

How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southeast Iowa is $37.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.03 or more per hour.

Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

The median Data Scientists salary in Southeast Iowa is 29.9% 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 Southeast Iowa?

Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,200.