Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oklahoma | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $86,310 | $120,395 | -28% |
| Median hourly wage | $41.50 | $57.88 | -28% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $98,303.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $95,058 | $74,800 | $145,200 | 87 |
| Tulsa | $95,058 | $74,800 | $145,200 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Oklahoma is $86,310, or about $41.50 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Oklahoma is -28% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Oklahoma typically earn from $74,800 depending on the city and employer.
With 1,900 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $86,310, Oklahoma offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.