Data Scientist salary in Oklahoma, OK
Based on 88 certified H-1B filings in the Oklahoma City, OK metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Oklahoma City, Norman, Edmond, Chickasha, Del City.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,050 |
| 25th | $68,957 |
| 50th (median) | $76,532 |
| 75th | $86,100 |
| 90th | $100,055 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2023 | $90,000 | $72,010 | $105,000 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $87,000 | $72,100 | $95,994 | 20 |
| FY2025 | $77,064 | $64,870 | $85,225 | 44 |
| FY2026 | $75,429 | $74,613 | $87,000 | 44 |
Cost of living
Oklahoma's median Data Scientist salary of $76,532 is worth about $84,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Oklahoma = 90.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Oklahoma, OK area earned a median of $91,240 in May 2025 (820 employed). The H-1B median here is $76,532, 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Msci | too few | 7 |
| University of Oklahoma | too few | 6 |
| Hobby Lobby Stores | too few | 5 |
| University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center | too few | 4 |
| Epic Medical Research | too few | 3 |
| ICF Resources | too few | 3 |
| Objectstream | too few | 3 |
| WeOkie Federal Credit Union | too few | 3 |
| Digital Minds Global Technologies | too few | 2 |
| Health Catalyst | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,681 | 36 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,085 | 36 |
| Senior · Level III | $95,330 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
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 | $56,680 | $67,681 | 36 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,064 | $77,085 | 36 |
| Senior · Level III | $94,016 | $95,330 | 12 |
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.