Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $98,130 | $120,395 | -18% |
| Median hourly wage | $47.18 | $57.88 | -18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $108,912.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $91,817 | $72,250 | $140,250 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Kansas is $98,130, or about $47.18 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Kansas is -18% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Kansas typically earn from $72,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 490 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $98,130, Kansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.