Data Scientist in Lafayette
Data Scientist Salary in Lafayette, LA
What Data Scientist professionals are paid across the Lafayette, LA area, from the BLS wage release, plus take-home pay and cost-of-living context.
10th percentile
$63,580
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$98,130
In this metro area
90th percentile
$130,600
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays here
Published annual wages for Data Scientist in the Lafayette, LA area. The BLS publishes wages by metro area, so these cover Lafayette and the towns around it.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $63,580 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $86,270 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $98,130 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $122,440 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $130,600 |
These are pay percentiles, not years of experience. The source data does not record how long anyone has been in the job, so we do not claim a figure for "entry level" or "senior".
Take-home (mid)
$73,023
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$6,085
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
73/100
Strong
Salary Strength
60/100
Moderate
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
Career Opportunity
88/100
Excellent
Affordability
48/100
Moderate
Lifestyle
61/100
Moderate