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Data Scientists salary in Idaho

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Data Scientists in Idaho. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$89,380
Mean annual$110,220
Range (10th to 90th)$63,980 to $169,010
Idaho employment1,350
State vs national-25.5% vs national
Editorial commentary

What the numbers say

The median wage for Data Scientists in Idaho was $109,340 in 2024, about 5.4% below the US median of $115,636. That gap is smaller than it looks once you account for the cost of living. Idaho's price level runs roughly 5% below the national average, which means the nominal shortfall nearly disappears in real terms.

The spread between entry-level and senior pay is wide. The bottom 10% of Data Scientists in Idaho earned around $67,550, while the top 10% reached $197,050. Top earners make about 2.9 times what the lowest-paid do. That range reflects how much experience, specialization, and the type of employer matter in this field. The mean wage of $120,410 sits well above the median, which tells us a smaller group of high earners pull the average up.

Employment is concentrated: roughly 980 Data Scientists work in Idaho, so the state's sample is thin compared to tech-heavy states. Wages here likely reflect a mix of employers in healthcare, agriculture technology, and state government rather than the large software firms that dominate the coasts. That employer mix shapes both the median and the ceiling.

BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 33.5% between 2024 and 2034, a "much faster than average" outlook. That projection is national, not Idaho-specific, but the underlying demand drivers (expanding data infrastructure, AI tooling adoption, regulatory data requirements) apply across most state economies, including smaller ones.

Methodology. Drafted with AI assistance using Anthropic Claude, reviewed by Adrian Serafin against BLS, O*NET, and BEA source data. No fact appears that does not exist in the cited public datasets.

Salary distribution

Where Idaho data scientists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$63,98025TH$80,940MEDIAN$89,38075TH$136,94090TH$169,010

The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,940 and $136,940, with a median of $89,380.

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Data Scientists pay by experience level in Idaho

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Idaho over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Idaho2023 to 2025
$122,2802023$109,3402024$89,3802025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

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10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+33.5%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Idaho?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Idaho is $89,380.
How does Idaho compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
The Idaho median is -25.5% versus the BLS national figure of $120,042.
What is the salary range for Data Scientists in Idaho?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,980 and the 90th-percentile at $169,010, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Data Scientists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 33.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Data Scientists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.