How much does a data scientist make in Pennsylvania?
$106,900a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Pennsylvania. That is $51.37 an hour or $8,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.37
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 13,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,340Median: $106,900Highest 10%: $162,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,340 | $30.45 | |
| 25th | $79,220 | $38.09 | |
| Median | $106,900 | $51.37 | |
| 75th | $129,200 | $62.10 | |
| 90th | $162,300 | $78.02 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $109,900 |
| Allentown, PA | $102,000 |
| Reading, PA | $100,300 |
| York, PA | $97,510 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $96,760 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $96,670 |
| Altoona, PA | $91,170 |
| Lancaster, PA | $90,960 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $86,060 |
| Scranton, PA | $84,750 |
| State College, PA | $81,840 |
| Erie, PA | $79,560 |
| Williamsport, PA | $70,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 17. Arkansas | $109,400 |
| 18. Utah | $108,100 |
| 19. Arizona | $107,200 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $106,900 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $106,700 |
| 22. Illinois | $106,600 |
| 23. Georgia | $104,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $51.37 ($106,900 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $106,900 against $120,200 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for data scientist pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays data scientists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $109,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.