Data Scientist salary in Kansas
The median annual wage for data scientists in Kansas is $98,130, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $120,230. Kansas ranks 34 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$98,130
25th percentile
$75,970
75th percentile
$131,390
90th percentile
$154,990
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Kansas | 490 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Kansas | $105,080 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
States with similar pay for data scientists
- Nebraska: median $98,230
- Nevada: median $98,540
- Missouri: median $97,090
- South Dakota: median $96,150
- Tennessee: median $100,330
- New Mexico: median $95,850
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 —.