Data Scientists Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $97,900 -13% vs national
Median hourly $47.07
10th percentile $61,090
90th percentile $154,590
Employed locally 150
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,090
    25th
    $74,490
    50th (median)
    $97,900
    75th
    $123,640
    90th
    $154,590

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 126% Median Data Scientists salary is 26% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$56,000
    Software Developers$116,990
    Computer Systems Analysts$104,870
    Computer Occupations, All Other$96,180
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87,870
    Computer Network Architects$112,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Reading, PA is $47.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.68 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Reading, PA is 13% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $61,090 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,490.