Data Scientists Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $100,090 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.12
10th percentile $69,340
90th percentile $165,280
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,340
    25th
    $75,150
    50th (median)
    $100,090
    75th
    $123,670
    90th
    $165,280

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 131% Median Data Scientists salary is 31% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830
    Winchester, VA-WV $129,990
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $119,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $116,890
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $107,030
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $104,140

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$56,490
    Software Developers$100,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86,490
    Computer Systems Analysts$82,900
    Operations Research Analysts$69,600
    Computer Occupations, All Other$74,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Wausau, WI is $48.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.61 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Wausau, WI is 11.1% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $69,340 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,150.