Data Scientists Salary in Idaho

Data scientists in Idaho earn the most in Idaho Falls (average $159,110 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($81,570), across the 5 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $110,220 and the median at $89,380 for 1,350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Idaho

Idaho Falls$159,110
Boise$108,260
Twin Falls$94,310
Lewiston$92,960
Pocatello$81,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Idaho Falls	$159,110	$167,840	$137,020	$112,693	94
Boise	$108,260	$97,950	$77,990	$80,361	98
Twin Falls	$94,310	$93,330	$69,710	$71,287	92
Lewiston	$92,960	$81,250	$64,630	$70,409	91
Pocatello	$81,570	$79,300	$58,820	$63,000	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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