Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,630 | $120,395 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.34 | $57.88 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $110,593.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $104,779 | $82,450 | $160,050 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $99,378 | $78,200 | $151,800 | 88 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Ohio is $102,630, or about $49.34 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Ohio is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Ohio typically earn from $82,450 depending on the city and employer.
With 6,100 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $102,630, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.