Data Scientist Salary in Pennsylvania
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$94,891
across 18 metros
vs National Avg
-7.6%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
18
0 above national avg
Highest Metro
$102,398
Pittsburgh
All metro areas in Pennsylvania
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18 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PAPA | $64K | $83K | $102K | $121K | $102K |
| Reading, PAPA | $64K | $83K | $101K | $120K | $102K |
| Johnstown, PAPA | $62K | $81K | $100K | $120K | $101K |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $63K | $82K | $100K | $119K | $101K |
| Chambersburg, PAPA | $57K | $78K | $99K | $120K | $99K |
| York-Hanover, PAPA | $62K | $80K | $98K | $115K | $98K |
| State College, PAPA | $68K | $82K | $97K | $112K | $98K |
| Lebanon, PAPA | $61K | $79K | $97K | $115K | $97K |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $61K | $79K | $97K | $114K | $97K |
| Gettysburg, PAPA | $60K | $78K | $96K | $113K | $96K |
| Lancaster, PAPA | $61K | $78K | $95K | $113K | $96K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PAPA | $60K | $77K | $95K | $112K | $95K |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PAPA | $58K | $76K | $94K | $112K | $94K |
| Williamsport, PAPA | $58K | $76K | $94K | $112K | $94K |
| Erie, PAPA | $59K | $73K | $87K | $102K | $87K |
| Altoona, PAPA | $54K | $70K | $86K | $102K | $86K |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $52K | $68K | $84K | $100K | $84K |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $54K | $68K | $83K | $97K | $83K |
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View roadmap →Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.