Data Scientists in Ohio. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
Ohio's median Data Scientist wage was $98,620 in 2024, about 15% below the national median of $115,636. That gap is real, but it is not the whole story.
Cost of living closes a good chunk of it. Ohio's price index sits at 90.6, meaning everyday expenses run roughly 10% lower than the national average. After adjusting for what the money actually buys, the gap between Ohio and the US figure narrows to closer to 5%. For someone weighing a Columbus or Cleveland offer against a coastal role, that context matters.
The spread inside Ohio is wide. The 10th-percentile wage was $53,510 in 2024. The 90th percentile reached $152,070. Top earners make about 2.8 times what the lowest-paid practitioners in the state take home. That kind of range usually signals a field where experience, specialization, and the sector you land in make a large difference in what you earn. An entry-level position at a regional insurer pays very differently from a senior role at a financial services firm or a large healthcare system.
On outlook: BLS projects Data Scientist employment to grow 33.5% between 2024 and 2034, a category the bureau describes as much faster than average. With 5,510 jobs in the state as of 2024, even a fraction of that growth adds meaningful volume to the Ohio market over the next decade. We will update these figures when BLS publishes revised projections.
Salary distribution
Where Ohio data scientists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,510 and $130,920, with a median of $102,630.
Data Scientists in Ohio: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 614 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $100,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 106 | $67,974 |
| Level II — qualified | 242 | $85,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 128 | $109,080 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 129 | $138,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Data Scientists in Ohio. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Vice President, Quant Analytics Manager | 54 | $131,250 |
| Cardinal Health | Sr. Data Engineer, Data Engineering | 18 | $121,139 |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | Business Intelligence Analyst | 9 | $109,500 |
| 84.51 LLC | Lead Data Engineer | 8 | $165,400 |
| Case Western Reserve University | AI Scientist/Engineer | 8 | $74,754 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | Business Intelligence Analyst | 8 | $79,997 |
| FIS Management Services, LLC | Data Engineer III | 8 | $146,214 |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | Senior Data Scientist | 8 | $171,164 |
| The Procter & Gamble U.S. Business Services Company | Senior Data Scientist | 8 | $177,432 |
| Fuyao Glass America, Inc. | Data Analyst | 7 | $60,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- SAP BUSINESS OBJECTS (SAP BO) at SQUAD SOFTWARE, INC.$105,997COLUMBUSWage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-727009
- LLMOps Engineer at Vertiv Corporation$150,000WestervilleWage Level IVDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-726758
- Senior Business Analyst at SAAS Global Solutions, LLC.$103,500DublinWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-723699
- Senior Data Scientist at Ohio Farmers Insurance Company$135,928Westfield CenterWage Level IVDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-721546
- Data Management Specialist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center$76,235CincinnatiWage Level IDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-722203
- Technical Lead at INCEDO, INC.$100,006StrongsvilleWage Level IIIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718356
- Associate, Quant Analytics Associate at JPMorgan Chase & Co.$88,000ColumbusDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718612
- Sr. Healthcare Consultant at CitiusTech Inc.$125,091PowellWage Level IVDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718455
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Data Scientists pay by experience level in Ohio
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.
Data Scientists specialties in Ohio
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 348 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Scientist at a median of $110,880.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | The Procter & Gamble U.S. Business Services Company | 94 | $110,880 |
| Data Engineer | Cardinal Health | 69 | $90,000 |
| Data Analyst | Fuyao Glass America, Inc. | 57 | $80,000 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 42 | $89,053 |
| Business Analyst | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 25 | $85,000 |
| Vice President, Quant Analytics Manager | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 19 | $148,400 |
| Manager, Data & Analytics Management | 84.51 LLC | 9 | $140,793 |
| Analyst, Data Analytics | The Scotts Company LLC | 9 | $86,299 |
| Director, Data Science | Liberty Mutual Group Inc. | 7 | $127,600 |
| Senior Consultant | Nationwide Insurance | 6 | $121,000 |
| Research Associate | UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI | 6 | $93,943 |
| Data Science Manager | Progressive Casualty Insurance Company | 5 | $181,318 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Data Scientists in Ohio, by industry
Median offered wage across 604 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $90,361.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP, INC | 208 | $90,361 |
| Professional services | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 124 | $120,000 |
| Manufacturing | The Procter & Gamble Company | 76 | $99,081 |
| Finance and insurance | Ohio Farmers Insurance Company | 61 | $120,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Cardinal Health | 44 | $120,570 |
| Healthcare | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | 34 | $85,894 |
| Education | Case Western Reserve University | 29 | $78,374 |
| Transportation and logistics | FedEx Custom Critical | 9 | $100,963 |
| Real estate | Merchants Automotive Group, LLC | 6 | $97,465 |
| Government and public sector | State of Ohio, Ohio Public Defender Commission | 5 | $73,112 |
| Energy and utilities | AES U.S. Services, LLC | 5 | $108,306 |
| Media and entertainment | NBCUniversal Media, LLC | 2 | $116,062 |
| Nonprofit and civic | The American Chemical Society | 1 | $80,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Ohio over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+33.5%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for data scientists in major Ohio metropolitan areas.
- Columbus$107,950
- Cincinnati$102,650
- Cleveland$101,860
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Ohio?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Ohio is $102,630.
- How does Ohio compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
- The Ohio median is -14.5% versus the BLS national figure of $120,042.
- What is the salary range for Data Scientists in Ohio?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $61,710 and the 90th-percentile at $160,650, 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.
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.