Data Scientist Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median data scientist in the Cincinnati area earns $102,650 a year ($49.35 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($120,230) and about the same as the Ohio median ($102,630). Half of the 1,680 data scientists there earn between $80,470 and $130,920.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,420 | $61,710 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $80,470 | $79,510 | $85,660 |
| Median | $102,650 | $102,630 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $130,920 | $130,920 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $161,490 | $160,650 | $199,130 |
| Average | $108,630 | $107,160 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 1,680 | 6,100 | 262,440 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 36th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- Columbus, OH: $107,950
- Cleveland, OH: $101,860
- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- New York, NY: $135,980
- Baltimore, MD: $134,320
- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
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- Software Developer: $121,420
- IT Support Specialist: $59,350
- Computer Systems Analyst: $103,450
- Network Administrator: $101,530
- Information Security Analyst: $114,300
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.