Data Scientists pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,670 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Lafayette earn between $72,800 and $107,420.
- $54K10th
- $73K25th
- $79KMedian
- $107K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,000 | $7,667 | $44.23 |
| Median | $79,280 | $6,607 | $38.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,800 | $6,067 | $35.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,420 | $8,952 | $51.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Lafayette vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Data scientists in Lafayette earn 6% less than the Indiana average ($98,340) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $92,000 | $79,280 | $54,180 | $133,670 | 70 |
| Indiana | $98,340 | $91,470 | $58,750 | $141,250 | 3,580 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $92,000, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $69,657 a year, or $5,805 a month and $2,679 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Is Lafayette a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $92,000 buys what about $98,469 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($48,780). A typical home costs $286,179, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Indiana cities
Lafayette ranks 5th of 10 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($103,900).
- Columbus$103,900
- Indianapolis$102,860
- Fort Wayne$96,300
- Evansville$95,020
- Lafayette$92,000
- Elkhart$90,770
- Muncie$90,000
- Bloomington$85,780
- South Bend$85,300
- Terre Haute$79,630
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Lafayette?
$44.23 an hour on average, and $38.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $69,657 a year ($5,805 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,000. Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Do data scientists earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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; area Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN (29200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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