Data Scientists Salary in Louisiana

Data scientists in Louisiana earn the most in Slidell (average $108,690 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($85,110), across the 5 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $88,480 and the median at $78,760 for 1,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Louisiana

Slidell$108,690
Lafayette$102,580
New Orleans$99,230
Shreveport$95,340
Baton Rouge$85,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Slidell	$108,690	$115,140	$83,760	$82,419	93
Lafayette	$102,580	$98,130	$86,270	$78,304	87
New Orleans	$99,230	$98,390	$68,020	$76,048	93
Shreveport	$95,340	$98,400	$75,980	$73,428	85
Baton Rouge	$85,110	$78,760	$63,560	$66,538	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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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