Data Scientists, Houston
$106,750
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. Middle half of wages roughly $81,300 to $141,290.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −11.2%
- US median
- $120,230
- Metro RPP
- 98.6
- Middle half
- $81,300 to $141,290
- OEWS employment
- 4,060
- SOC
- 15-2051
Data Scientists in Houston pay a median $106,750 (May 2025), 11.2% below the US median of $120,230. At local prices (RPP 98.6), that median buys about what $108,266 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$106,750 in Houston buys about what $108,266 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.6, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 104.5 vs all-items 98.6 (US = 100, 2024).
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Data Scientists in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $106,750 | $81,300 to $141,290 | 98.6 |
| Harrisburg | $96,760 | $75,360 to $119,630 | 98.7 |
| San Francisco | $170,110 | $130,430 to $212,970 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $86,310 | $72,020 to $108,170 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Houston?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX is $106,750.
- How does Houston pay compare to the US median for Data Scientists?
- Local median pay is 11.2% below the national OEWS median of $120,230.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Houston is 98.6 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $106,750 has about the same purchasing power as $108,266 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.