Data Scientist salary in Cincinnati, OH
Based on 288 certified H-1B filings in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Mason, Erlanger, Blue Ash, Florence, Fairfield.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,514 |
| 25th | $83,679 |
| 50th (median) | $102,170 |
| 75th | $128,370 |
| 90th | $161,211 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,150 | $75,000 | $124,950 | 26 |
| FY2021 | $101,000 | $87,194 | $115,000 | 47 |
| FY2022 | $111,800 | $95,243 | $130,000 | 44 |
| FY2023 | $110,000 | $90,219 | $137,775 | 79 |
| FY2024 | $102,274 | $83,201 | $120,000 | 97 |
| FY2025 | $100,963 | $83,470 | $128,855 | 143 |
| FY2026 | $102,170 | $84,000 | $125,091 | 145 |
Cost of living
Cincinnati's median Data Scientist salary of $102,170 is worth about $107,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Cincinnati = 95.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Cincinnati, OH area earned a median of $102,650 in May 2025 (1,680 employed). The H-1B median here is $102,170, 0% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $100,000 | 21 |
| 84.51 | $162,425 | 10 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | too few | 9 |
| Worldpay | too few | 9 |
| FIS Management Services | too few | 8 |
| The Procter & Gamble Company | too few | 8 |
| The Procter & Gamble U.S. Business Services Company | too few | 8 |
| Narwal | too few | 6 |
| The Cincinnati Insurance Company | too few | 6 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 5 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,648 | 43 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,000 | 129 |
| Senior · Level III | $114,000 | 60 |
| Expert · Level IV | $145,812 | 52 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,042 | $76,648 | 43 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $83,616 | $85,000 | 129 |
| Senior · Level III | $102,170 | $114,000 | 60 |
| Expert · Level IV | $120,744 | $145,812 | 52 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.