Data Scientists Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $77,830 -30.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.42
10th percentile $55,170
90th percentile $108,460
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,170
    25th
    $62,390
    50th (median)
    $77,830
    75th
    $90,410
    90th
    $108,460

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $49,020
    Computer Occupations, All Other $74,080
    Software Developers $104,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $88,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $76,040
    Computer Network Support Specialists $49,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southeast Missouri is $37.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Southeast Missouri is 30.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $55,170 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,390.