Data Scientists wage levels in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

In Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, a Data Scientists job reaches Level III at $115,794 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 15-2051 · OEWS area 26420 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051), Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$70,658$33.97
Level II2$93,226$44.82
Level III3$115,794$55.67
Level IV4$138,362$66.52

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $125,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $138,362 (+$13,362). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

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What this occupation covers

Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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