Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Missouri | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $97,090 | $120,395 | -19% |
| Median hourly wage | $46.68 | $57.88 | -19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $106,927.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $102,619 | $80,750 | $156,750 | 91 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Missouri is $97,090, or about $46.68 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Missouri is -19% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Missouri typically earn from $80,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 4,730 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $97,090, Missouri offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.