Data Scientists Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $93,000 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.71
10th percentile $61,120
90th percentile $132,690
Employed locally 80
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,120
    25th
    $69,530
    50th (median)
    $93,000
    75th
    $122,970
    90th
    $132,690

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,010
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,910
    Software Developers $107,700
    Computer Systems Analysts $87,750
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $81,700
    Computer Network Support Specialists $75,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $44.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 17.4% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,120 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,530.