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Data Scientist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$46.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,507/year ($6,126/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 35th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 4,730 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $97,090 a year — though pay ranges from $58,960 for newcomers to $151,380 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $151,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,730 Data Scientist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Data Scientist salary of $97,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,507 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $97,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,530 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,427 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$3,626 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,507 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,126 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Missouri?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Missouri is $97,090 per year ($46.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,610 and $127,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $97,090, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $73,507 per year ($6,126 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 4,730 Data Scientist jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.