Data Scientists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $96,370 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.33
10th percentile $60,800
90th percentile $157,600
Employed locally 1,890
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,800
    25th
    $73,450
    50th (median)
    $96,370
    75th
    $127,520
    90th
    $157,600

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 130% Median Data Scientists salary is 30% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$122,350
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,370
    Computer Systems Analysts$95,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other$101,760
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78,990
    Computer Network Architects$117,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Pittsburgh, PA is $46.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.77 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 14.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $60,800 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,450.