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Data Scientist Salary in Ohio (2026)
$49.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,924/year ($6,577/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 25th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 6,100 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $102,630 a year — though pay ranges from $61,710 for newcomers to $160,650 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,100 Data Scientist jobs in Ohio (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Data Scientist salary of $102,630 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,924 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $102,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,749 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,851 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,106 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,924 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,577 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Ohio?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Ohio is $102,630 per year ($49.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,510 and $130,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $102,630, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $78,924 per year ($6,577 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 6,100 Data Scientist jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.