Data Scientists Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,930 -30.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.47
10th percentile $42,960
90th percentile $125,790
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,960
    25th
    $60,700
    50th (median)
    $77,930
    75th
    $107,130
    90th
    $125,790

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,370
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,420
    Computer Occupations, All Other $112,510
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,090
    Software Developers $96,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southern Indiana is $37.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.86 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Southern Indiana is 30.8% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $42,960 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,700.