Data Scientists Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $76,260 -32.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.67
10th percentile $40,050
90th percentile $138,210
Employed locally 30
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,050
    25th
    $71,160
    50th (median)
    $76,260
    75th
    $115,660
    90th
    $138,210

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 120% Median Data Scientists salary is 20% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $122,440
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $120,840
    Midland, TX $109,560
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $107,850
    Lubbock, TX $105,540
    Corpus Christi, TX $103,620

    Related occupations in Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $46,630
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $71,600
    Software Developers $110,540
    Computer Systems Analysts $76,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Wichita Falls, TX is $36.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.45 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 32.3% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $40,050 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,160.