Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Idaho | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $89,380 | $120,395 | -26% |
| Median hourly wage | $42.97 | $57.88 | -26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $93,592.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Idaho is $89,380, or about $42.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Idaho is -26% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Idaho typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,350 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $89,380, Idaho offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.