Data Scientists Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $94,190 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.28
10th percentile $59,710
90th percentile $157,370
Employed locally 120
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,710
    25th
    $72,900
    50th (median)
    $94,190
    75th
    $123,320
    90th
    $157,370

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,100
    Software Developers $107,920
    Computer Systems Analysts $91,530
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,580
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,630
    Computer Network Architects $108,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Central Pennsylvania is $45.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.00 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Central Pennsylvania is 16.3% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $59,710 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,900.