Data Scientists Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $93,220 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.82
10th percentile $51,660
90th percentile $163,340
Employed locally 430
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,660
    25th
    $72,390
    50th (median)
    $93,220
    75th
    $129,990
    90th
    $163,340

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 113% Median Data Scientists salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $125,250
    Lexington Park, MD $120,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $119,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,820
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $112,310
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $107,030

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $112,340
    Computer User Support Specialists $56,830
    Computer Systems Analysts $98,040
    Computer Occupations, All Other $100,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,640
    Computer Network Architects $116,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Allentown?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Allentown, PA-NJ is $44.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.24 or more per hour.

    Is Allentown above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 17.2% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Allentown?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $51,660 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,390.