Data Scientist Salary in Idaho

Data Scientists in Idaho have a median annual salary of $89,380, which works out to about $42.97 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $80,940 to $136,940, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Data Scientist pay in Idaho at a glance

Median annual salary

$89,380

Median hourly wage

$42.97/hr

Average annual salary

$110,220

Average hourly wage

$52.99/hr

25th percentile

$80,940

75th percentile

$136,940

10th percentile

$63,980

90th percentile

$169,010

People employed

1,350

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid data scientist roles in Idaho.

10th percentile
$63,980
25th percentile
$80,940
Median percentile
$89,380
75th percentile
$136,940
90th percentile
$169,010

Idaho vs U.S. salary

The median salary for data scientist roles in Idaho is about 25.7% below the U.S. median of $120,230 for the same occupation.

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How much does a data scientist make in Idaho?

Half of data scientist roles in Idaho report earning more than $89,380 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $110,220 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $80,940 and a quarter are above $136,940, so most data scientist pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect data scientist pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.