Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Louisiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,760 | $120,395 | -35% |
| Median hourly wage | $37.87 | $57.88 | -35% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $89,297.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $99,378 | $78,200 | $151,800 | 96 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Louisiana is $78,760, or about $37.87 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Louisiana is -35% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Louisiana typically earn from $78,200 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,300 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $78,760, Louisiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.