Data Scientists Salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $72,900 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.05
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $126,380
Employed locally 70
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $58,780
    50th (median)
    $72,900
    75th
    $103,370
    90th
    $126,380

    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 Northwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $50,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,240
    Software Developers $100,050
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,010
    Computer Occupations, All Other $72,570
    Computer Network Support Specialists $59,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Northwestern Pennsylvania is $35.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Northwestern Pennsylvania is 35.3% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,780.