Data Scientists Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $78,160 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.58
10th percentile $50,350
90th percentile $124,850
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,350
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $78,160
    75th
    $103,470
    90th
    $124,850

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$54,940
    Software Developers$96,660
    Computer Occupations, All Other$73,110
    Computer Systems Analysts$80,930
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$73,230
    Information Security Analysts$84,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $37.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 30.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $50,350 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.