Data Scientists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $117,940 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.70
10th percentile $66,470
90th percentile $168,540
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,470
    25th
    $92,030
    50th (median)
    $117,940
    75th
    $142,190
    90th
    $168,540

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $108,400
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,000
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,180
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $88,330
    Computer Network Support Specialists $76,200
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southeast Minnesota is $56.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 4.8% above 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $66,470 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,030.