Data Scientist salary in Idaho
The median annual wage for data scientists in Idaho is $89,380, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $120,230. Idaho ranks 43 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$89,380
25th percentile
$80,940
75th percentile
$136,940
90th percentile
$169,010
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Idaho | 1,350 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Idaho | $110,220 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
States with similar pay for data scientists
- Maine: median $90,880
- Indiana: median $91,470
- Kentucky: median $91,760
- South Carolina: median $91,990
- Oklahoma: median $86,310
- West Virginia: median $85,090
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Data Scientists" (15-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.