Data Scientist Salary in Louisiana
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$71,160
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
-30.7%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
13
0 above national avg
Highest Metro
$78,728
New Orleans-Metairie
All metro areas in Louisiana
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LALA | $53K | $66K | $79K | $91K | $79K |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LALA | $53K | $65K | $78K | $91K | $78K |
| Hammond, LALA | $56K | $64K | $73K | $81K | $73K |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LALA | $56K | $64K | $73K | $81K | $73K |
| Baton Rouge, LALA | $57K | $64K | $72K | $79K | $72K |
| Alexandria, LALA | $53K | $62K | $72K | $81K | $72K |
| Monroe, LALA | $53K | $62K | $72K | $81K | $72K |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $54K | $63K | $71K | $80K | $71K |
| Lafayette, LALA | $54K | $63K | $71K | $79K | $71K |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $54K | $62K | $71K | $79K | $71K |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan areaLA | $54K | $62K | $70K | $79K | $71K |
| Lake Charles, LALA | $49K | $56K | $63K | $70K | $63K |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LALA | $49K | $54K | $59K | $65K | $59K |
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View roadmap →Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.