Data Scientists Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $78,870 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.92
10th percentile $47,110
90th percentile $122,930
Employed locally 40
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,110
    25th
    $54,460
    50th (median)
    $78,870
    75th
    $89,390
    90th
    $122,930

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,660
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$80,370
    Software Developers$100,210
    Computer Systems Analysts$96,350
    Computer Network Support Specialists$60,120
    Computer Network Architects$100,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southern Ohio is $37.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Southern Ohio 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,110 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,460.