Data Scientist salary in Springfield, MO
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Springfield, MO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Springfiled.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Median salary$94,682
Middle 50%$80k–$100k
vs. national median−23%comparison median $123,531
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,611 |
| 25th | $80,000 |
| 50th (median) | $94,682 |
| 75th | $100,000 |
| 90th | $112,200 |
Cost of living
Springfield's median Data Scientist salary of $94,682 is worth about $106,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Springfield = 88.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Springfield, MO area earned a median of $81,310 in May 2025 (190 employed). The H-1B median here is $94,682, 16% higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citrusbyte | too few | 3 |
| CoxHealth | too few | 2 |
| GNC Holdings | 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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.