Data Scientists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $149,670 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Huntington earn between $66,720 and $124,460.
- $60K10th
- $67K25th
- $91KMedian
- $124K75th
- $150K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,510 | $8,209 | $47.36 |
| Median | $91,130 | $7,594 | $43.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,720 | $5,560 | $32.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,460 | $10,372 | $59.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Data scientists in Huntington earn 9% more than the West Virginia average ($90,730) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $98,510 | $91,130 | $59,860 | $149,670 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $90,730 | $85,090 | $57,500 | $125,100 | 390 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Huntington
On the average salary of $98,510, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $74,509 a year, or $6,209 a month and $2,866 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $75,858 | $6,322 |
| Working in KY | $74,802 | $6,233 |
| Working in WV | $74,509 | $6,209 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $98,510 buys what about $111,409 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 1st of 3 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Huntington$98,510
- Morgantown$87,600
- Charleston$86,270
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Huntington: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Huntington?
$47.36 an hour on average, and $43.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $74,509 a year ($6,209 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,510.
Do data scientists earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.22, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.22).
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