Data Scientist salary in Louisiana
The median annual wage for data scientists in Louisiana is $78,760, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $120,230. Louisiana ranks 48 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$78,760
25th percentile
$63,560
75th percentile
$110,130
90th percentile
$128,210
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Louisiana | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Louisiana | $88,480 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
States with similar pay for data scientists
- North Dakota: median $81,900
- Alaska: median $84,110
- West Virginia: median $85,090
- Oklahoma: median $86,310
- Mississippi: median $69,490
- Idaho: median $89,380
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 —.