Data Scientists pay in Kansas City
In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for data scientists is $48.01 an hour ($99,870 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). It is 3% higher than the Missouri median ($97,090).
Pay range for data scientists in Kansas City (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.72 | $61,820 |
| 25% of workers | $36.52 | $75,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.01 | $99,870 |
| 75% of workers | $61.80 | $128,540 |
| 90% of workers | $71.66 | $149,060 |
Data Scientists pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City (this page) | $99,870 | 1,260 |
| St. Louis | $99,600 | 2,640 |
| Joplin | $96,650 | 60 |
| Springfield | $81,310 | 190 |
| Columbia | $80,980 | 190 |
| Jefferson City | $80,220 | 120 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
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