How much does a data scientist make in Louisiana?
$78,760a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Louisiana. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,563 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,050Median: $78,760Highest 10%: $128,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,050 | $25.50 | |
| 25th | $63,560 | $30.56 | |
| Median | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $110,100 | $52.95 | |
| 90th | $128,200 | $61.64 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $115,100 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $98,390 |
| Lafayette, LA | $98,130 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 45. West Virginia | $85,090 |
| 46. Alaska | $84,110 |
| 47. North Dakota | $81,900 |
| 48. Louisiana | $78,760 |
| 49. Mississippi | $69,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $37.87 ($78,760 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $78,760 against $120,200 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for data scientist pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays data scientists the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $115,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.