Data Scientists Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $100,500 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.32
10th percentile $63,940
90th percentile $153,130
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,940
    25th
    $78,190
    50th (median)
    $100,500
    75th
    $122,480
    90th
    $153,130

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 166% Median Data Scientists salary is 66% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $109,230
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $100,360
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $95,890
    Tucson, AZ $83,930
    Flagstaff, AZ $83,440
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $79,990

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$52,920
    Software Developers$123,840
    Computer Occupations, All Other$78,170
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$72,130
    Computer Systems Analysts$83,370
    Information Security Analysts$101,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Yuma, AZ is $48.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.10 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Yuma, AZ is 10.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $63,940 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,190.