Data Scientist salary in Wichita, KS
Based on 14 certified H-1B filings in the Wichita, KS metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Hesston.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Median salary$82,096
Middle 50%$79.9k–$94.4k
vs. national median−34%comparison median $123,531
Filings14FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,913 |
| 25th | $79,923 |
| 50th (median) | $82,096 |
| 75th | $94,399 |
| 90th | $109,032 |
Cost of living
Wichita's median Data Scientist salary of $82,096 is worth about $92,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Wichita = 88.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Wichita, KS area earned a median of $94,680 in May 2025 (70 employed). The H-1B median here is $82,096, 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| S4Cloud | 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 | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.