Data Scientists pay in Columbus
In Columbus (OH), the median pay for data scientists is $51.90 an hour ($107,950 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). It is 5% higher than the Ohio median ($102,630).
Pay range for data scientists in Columbus (OH)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.54 | $63,530 |
| 25% of workers | $39.95 | $83,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.90 | $107,950 |
| 75% of workers | $68.96 | $143,450 |
| 90% of workers | $81.44 | $169,380 |
Data Scientists pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus (this page) | $107,950 | 1,480 |
| Cincinnati | $102,650 | 1,680 |
| Cleveland | $101,860 | 1,260 |
| Akron | $99,780 | 270 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $94,620 | 310 |
| Canton-Massillon | $88,110 | 60 |
| Toledo | $82,000 | 150 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $79,720 | 50 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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