Updated 2026-05-11 · BLS OEWS May 2024 · Last verified today

Data Scientist jobs in Louisville, KY

167 data scientists employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $102,262 median · 5% below the national median.

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  • Pay data sourced from BLS OEWS May 2024.

Data Scientist pay in Louisville, KY

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Louisville metro. Half of Data Scientists earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $79,325 $102,262 $125,724
25th$79,325 Median$102,262 75th$125,724 vs US5% below the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Data Scientist salary guide →

Data Scientist pay bands in Louisville by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Mid Level Data Scientist

Typical mid level band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$96,126–$116,169
Common on
iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Lead Data Scientist

Typical lead band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$96,126–$114,328
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Data Scientist

Typical entry level band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$97,660–$118,010
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Data Scientist

Typical staff band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$89,990–$112,488
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Data Scientist

Typical mid level band in Louisville
Example (illustrative)
Location
Louisville, KY
Typical pay range
$88,456–$121,691
Common on
Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Data Scientist Career Ladder — Louisville Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Louisville’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Data Scientist0–2 yrs$73,628
  2. Mid Data Scientist2–5 yrs$97,148
  3. Senior Data Scientist5–8 yrs$122,714
  4. Staff Data Scientist8–12 yrs$148,279
  5. Lead Data Scientist12+ yrs$173,845

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Data Scientist hiring market in Louisville

  • SAIC
  • Deloitte Digital
  • Cognizant
  • Accenture
  • IBM

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Louisville post Data Scientist jobs

Employers in the Louisville metro typically post Data Scientist roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What Louisville Employers Actually Ask Data Scientists

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    How do you handle class imbalance in a binary classification problem?

    Evaluates ML fundamentals: oversampling (SMOTE), undersampling, class weights, threshold tuning, PR-AUC over ROC-AUC.

  • Technical

    Describe your process for feature selection when you have 500+ candidate features.

    Tests statistical rigor and pragmatism: correlation analysis, importance scores, regularization, domain knowledge.

  • Technical

    How would you explain p-values to a non-technical executive?

    Communication skill. Avoid jargon: 'How surprising is this result if nothing was actually happening?'

  • Technical

    Your model has high training accuracy but poor test accuracy. What do you investigate?

    Classic overfitting diagnosis. Data leakage, distribution shift, regularization, simpler model baseline.

Data Scientist in Louisville, KY — Common Questions

How much does a Data Scientist earn in Louisville, KY?
Median $102,262/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $79,325–$125,724. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Louisville?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 167 Data Scientist roles employed in the Louisville metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Louisville employers use for Data Scientist?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Data Scientist jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Data Scientist openings in Louisville and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

People also ask about Data Scientist jobs in Louisville, KY

What is the fastest way to get hired as a Data Scientist in Louisville?
Use Jobeezy to auto-apply to every new Data Scientist posting the moment it goes live on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS. Most hires happen within the first 48 hours of a job being posted.
Do Data Scientist employers in Louisville hire remote workers?
Many Louisville employers list hybrid or remote options. Jobeezy filters by work arrangement so you only see roles that match your preference.
What skills do Data Scientist employers in Louisville look for?
Jobeezy scans every posting and highlights which skills appear most often in Data Scientist roles in Louisville. Upload your resume to see your match score.
How long does the Data Scientist interview process take in Louisville?
Typical timelines range from 1–3 weeks for initial screening to 4–6 weeks for offer. Jobeezy tracks your status so you know when to follow up.
Should I negotiate salary for a Data Scientist role in Louisville?
Always negotiate. The data above shows the 25th–75th percentile band — if you are above median experience, ask for the upper half. Jobeezy’s negotiation coach helps you script the conversation.
Is now a good time to apply for Data Scientist jobs in Louisville?
Hiring is year-round, but Q1 and Q3 typically see the most new postings. Jobeezy monitors all five major ATS platforms 24/7 and alerts you the moment a matching role opens.

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