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Data Scientists salary in Louisiana

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 Louisiana. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$78,760
Mean annual$88,480
Range (10th to 90th)$53,050 to $128,210
Louisiana employment1,300
State vs national-34.4% vs national
Editorial commentary

What the numbers say

Data Scientists in Louisiana earned a median annual wage of $70,530 in 2024, about 39% below the US median of $115,636. That is one of the larger state-level gaps we see for this occupation across the country.

The spread within the state is narrower than the national picture suggests. The 10th percentile came in at $49,920, the 90th at $93,260. Top earners here make roughly 1.9 times what bottom earners make, which is a relatively compressed range for a technical role where experience and specialization tend to drive big differences elsewhere.

Louisiana's cost of living runs below the US baseline, with an overall index of 92.4. Adjusting for that, the median wage translates to about $76,300 in national-baseline dollars. That closes the gap somewhat, but a meaningful premium still exists in favor of the national figure.

The outlook is strong. BLS projects employment for Data Scientists to grow 33.5% between 2024 and 2034, a pace it classifies as much faster than average. With only around 1,120 people currently employed in this role across the state, that growth rate starts from a small base, so actual job additions will be modest in absolute terms.

The wage gap relative to national figures likely reflects the kinds of industries that hire Data Scientists here. Louisiana's economy leans toward energy, petrochemicals, and state government, sectors that generally pay less for analytical talent than the finance and technology industries concentrated in coastal metros. That structural difference shows up clearly in the wage data.

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 Louisiana data scientists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

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

10TH$53,05025TH$63,560MEDIAN$78,76075TH$110,13090TH$128,210

The middle 50% of workers earn between $63,560 and $110,130, with a median of $78,760.

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By seniority

Data Scientists pay by experience level in Louisiana

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Wage trend

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

Median annual wage, Louisiana2023 to 2025
$68,7302023$70,5302024$78,7602025

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)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

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 Louisiana?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Louisiana is $78,760.
How does Louisiana compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
The Louisiana median is -34.4% versus the BLS national figure of $120,042.
What is the salary range for Data Scientists in Louisiana?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $53,050 and the 90th-percentile at $128,210, 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.