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Data Scientist Salary in Idaho (2026)
$42.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,825/year ($5,652/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 43rd of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 26% below the national average. Of the 1,350 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $89,380 a year — though pay ranges from $63,980 for newcomers to $169,010 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $169,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,350 Data Scientist jobs in Idaho (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Data Scientist salary of $89,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,825 — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
| Gross (median) | $89,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,834 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,838 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$3,884 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,825 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,652 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Idaho?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Idaho is $89,380 per year ($42.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,940 and $136,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $89,380, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $67,825 per year ($5,652 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.1%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,350 Data Scientist jobs in Idaho in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Idaho state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Idaho.