Data Scientists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for data scientists is $51.37 an hour ($106,850 a year). About 13,810 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.45 | $63,340 |
| 25% of workers | $38.09 | $79,220 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.37 | $106,850 |
| 75% of workers | $62.09 | $129,160 |
| 90% of workers | $78.03 | $162,290 |
Data Scientists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $109,910 | 6,480 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $101,970 | 490 |
| Reading | $100,340 | 190 |
| York-Hanover | $97,510 | 130 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $96,760 | 500 |
| Pittsburgh | $96,670 | 2,270 |
| Altoona | $91,170 | 50 |
| Lancaster | $90,960 | 190 |
| Chambersburg | $86,060 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $84,750 | 200 |
| State College | $81,840 | 90 |
| Erie | $79,560 | 140 |
| Williamsport | $70,190 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $79,640 |
| Actuaries | $125,040 |
| Statisticians | $93,830 |
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