What the numbers say
Oklahoma's median Data Scientist wage was $80,380 in 2024, about 30% below the national median of $115,636. That is a wide gap. It narrows once you account for what the money actually buys: Oklahoma's cost of living runs roughly 11% below the national baseline, which pushes the effective purchasing power of that $80,380 closer to $90,000 in national-dollar terms. The state-to-national gap shrinks, but does not close.
The spread between low and high earners is large. The 10th percentile sat at $54,930 and the 90th at $146,190, a range of about $91,000. Top earners in Oklahoma make roughly 2.7 times what entry-level peers do. That kind of spread usually reflects real differences in seniority, domain specialization, and the type of organization doing the hiring, not just salary negotiation.
The mean wage of $89,940 runs about $9,500 above the median. A smaller group of higher-paid data scientists pulls the average up, so the median is the more useful number for most readers here.
On the job-growth side, BLS projects a 33.5% increase in employment for this occupation nationally between 2024 and 2034, which falls into their "much faster than average" category. Oklahoma's own employment base was 2,160 in 2024, small enough that even modest hiring activity can move the local market noticeably.
Salary distribution
Where Oklahoma data scientists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $66,500 and $107,520, with a median of $80,380.
Data Scientists in Oklahoma: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 68 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $77,070. 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 | 25 | $65,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 28 | $77,085 |
| Level III — experienced | 8 | $100,088 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 4 | $132,981 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Data Scientists in Oklahoma. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI, INC. | Senior Associate, Technology | 6 | $77,100 |
| Objectstream, Inc. | Associate Data Analyst | 3 | $75,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Intermediate Database Analyst | 2 | $61,705 |
| Oklahoma Blood Institute | Specialist, Recruitment Production | 2 | $73,602 |
| Sequoyah Technologies | Machine Learning Engineer | 2 | $85,000 |
| NB Alpha Omega, LLC | Data Analyst | 2 | $77,064 |
| WissenIT INC | Web Performance Analytics Specialist | 2 | $64,480 |
| Health Catalyst, Inc. | Data Engineer (00084389) | 2 | $85,900 |
| WeOkie Federal Credit Union | Data Analyst | 2 | $65,781 |
| INFINEDI, LLC. | Data Scientist | 2 | $105,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Business Analytics Lead Analyst at eviCore healthcare MSI, LLC$101,566StillwaterDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-499353
- Application Manager-Business Analytics and Data Science at Lufthansa Technik Component Services LLC$100,000TulsaDecided Nov 28, 2025I-200-25324-426314
- Programmer Analyst at KEYSTONE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS INC$80,000Oklahoma CityDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-365369
- Intermediate Database Analyst at University of Oklahoma$61,910NormanWage Level IDecided Sep 2, 2025I-200-25237-266000
- Specialist, Recruitment Production at Oklahoma Blood Institute$56,680Oklahoma CityWage Level IDecided Aug 13, 2025I-200-25218-226273
- DATA SCIENTIST at SAINT FRANCIS HEALTH SYSTEM$83,200TULSAWage Level IDecided Jul 17, 2025I-200-25191-166367
- Business Reporting Developer at Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma$105,000DurantWage Level IIDecided Jul 15, 2025I-200-25189-157993
- Data Scientist at Talk To Your Textbook AI, Inc.$100,006NormanWage Level IIIDecided Jul 3, 2025I-200-25177-130266
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.
Data Scientists pay by experience level in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 28 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Scientist at a median of $93,353.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | INFINEDI, LLC. | 14 | $93,353 |
| Data Analyst | Objectstream, Inc. | 10 | $75,000 |
| Sr. Data Engineer | Health Catalyst, Inc. | 4 | $85,900 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Data Scientists in Oklahoma, by industry
Median offered wage across 67 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $78,500.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | Objectstream, Inc. | 25 | $78,500 |
| Finance and insurance | MSCI, INC. | 11 | $77,100 |
| Education | University of Oklahoma | 7 | $72,500 |
| Manufacturing | Lufthansa Technik Component Services LLC | 6 | $110,000 |
| Healthcare | Oklahoma Blood Institute | 5 | $57,200 |
| Professional services | Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, P.C. | 4 | $74,295 |
| Retail and wholesale | Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. | 3 | $65,000 |
| Government and public sector | Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | 2 | $84,179 |
| Energy and utilities | Concho Energy LLC | 2 | $88,431 |
| Transportation and logistics | Western Flyer Express, LLC | 1 | $59,000 |
| Real estate | The Hertz Corporation | 1 | $86,700 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Oklahoma over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 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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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Oklahoma?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Oklahoma is $80,380.
- How does Oklahoma compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
- The Oklahoma median is -30.5% versus the BLS national figure of $115,636.
- What is the salary range for Data Scientists in Oklahoma?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $54,930 and the 90th-percentile at $146,190, 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.