SOC 15-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Data Scientists — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Data Scientists in Elkhart, IN is $81,420 per year, substantially below the national median of $120,230 — a gap of 32.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Data Scientists in Elkhart, IN is $81,420 per year, substantially below the national median of $120,230 — a gap of 32.3%. Half of workers earn between $64,530 and $103,680. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,240 and the ninetieth at $135,780.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $99,110. Of the 307 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 | −51.6% |
| 25th | $64,530 | −46.3% |
| Median (50th) | $81,420 | −32.3% |
| 75th | $103,680 | −13.8% |
| 90th | $135,780 | +12.9% |
| Mean | $90,770 | −24.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $99,110 | 1,880 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $94,700 | 40 | |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | $94,470 | 270 | |
| 4 | Evansville | $83,140 | 140 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | $83,020 | 50 | |
| 6 | Muncie | $82,160 | 30 | |
| 7 | South Bend | $81,570 | 130 | |
| 8 | Lafayette | $79,280 | 70 | |
| 9 | Terre Haute | $77,220 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $81,420 goes as far as $87,267 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,267US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,420 a year, 32.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,240 to $135,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $99,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Data Scientists in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $81,420, or $39.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $120,230, so pay in Elkhart, IN is 32.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Elkhart, IN earns more than $135,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $99,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Elkhart, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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