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Data Scientists salary in Pennsylvania

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Data Scientists in Pennsylvania. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$106,850
Mean annual$110,810
Range (10th to 90th)$63,340 to $162,290
Pennsylvania employment13,810
State vs national-11.0% vs national
Editorial commentary

What the numbers say

Pennsylvania's median Data Scientist wage was $100,320 in 2024, about 13% below the US median of $115,636. That gap is meaningful, though less so than it first appears. Pennsylvania's cost of living index sits at 97.4, just below the national baseline, which means the dollar goes a little further here. Adjust for that and the gap with the national figure narrows to closer to 10%.

The spread between top and bottom earners is wide. The 10th percentile came in at $61,190 in 2024, and the 90th at $165,360. Top earners made roughly 2.7 times what those at the bottom did. That kind of range shows up in fields where experience, specialization, and the industry hiring you all push wages in different directions. A data scientist at a Philadelphia financial firm and one at a regional healthcare network are both counted here.

The mean wage of $107,450 sat above the median, which tells us a smaller group of higher earners pulled the average up. Most working Data Scientists in Pennsylvania landed somewhere between $76,220 and $129,590.

BLS projects this occupation to grow 33.5% between 2024 and 2034, a pace it classifies as much faster than average. Pennsylvania had about 10,430 Data Scientists employed in 2024, a large enough base that even fast growth will produce real competition for roles at the top of the pay range.

Methodology. Drafted with AI assistance using Anthropic Claude, reviewed by Adrian Serafin against BLS, O*NET, and BEA source data. No fact appears that does not exist in the cited public datasets.

Salary distribution

Where Pennsylvania data scientists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$63,34025TH$79,220MEDIAN$106,85075TH$129,16090TH$162,290

The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,220 and $129,160, with a median of $106,850.

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By seniority

Data Scientists pay by experience level in Pennsylvania

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Specialties

Data Scientists specialties in Pennsylvania

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 447 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Scientist at a median of $109,990.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Data ScientistThe Bank of New York Mellon113$109,990
Data AnalystBeaconFire Staffing Solutions Inc80$90,877
Data EngineerWawa, Inc.61$96,013
Business Intelligence AnalystFederal Express Corporation48$93,132
Business AnalystAspire Home Care LLC47$90,854
Manager, Data EngineeringTredence Inc.22$137,558
Sr. Analyst, Enterprise BI Data Products & GovernanceComcast Cable Communications, LLC18$73,944
Business Systems AnalystCitiusTech Inc.16$104,750
Business Data AnalystExel, Inc.14$75,763
Machine Learning EngineerThe Vanguard Group, Inc.12$109,818
Associate Director, D&A StrategyIncyte Corporation8$159,400
Senior Business Intelligence DeveloperDonnelly-Boland & Associates8$83,089

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Data Scientists in Pennsylvania, by industry

Median offered wage across 860 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $96,013.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Technology and softwareComcast Cable Communications, LLC370$96,013
Professional servicesDeloitte Consulting LLP151$100,000
Finance and insuranceThe Bank of New York Mellon97$130,000
HealthcareThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia51$79,518
EducationTRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA49$73,798
ManufacturingCSL Behring L.L.C.49$128,738
Retail and wholesaleWawa, Inc.35$141,000
Transportation and logisticsFederal Express Corporation26$105,308
Real estatePenske Truck Leasing Co LP13$100,000
Energy and utilitiesCore Natural Resources f/k/a CONSOL Mining Company LLC13$100,000
Government and public sectorCity of Philadelphia3$75,000
Media and entertainmentScientific Games, LLC2$106,582
Nonprofit and civicNonprofit Partners, Inc.1$64,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Pennsylvania over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Pennsylvania2023 to 2025
$97,2602023$100,3202024$106,8502025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

Skill data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation. We refresh this section when O*NET publishes a new release.

Common tasks (O*NET)

Task data from O*NET is not yet ingested for this occupation.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+33.5%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Pennsylvania?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Pennsylvania is $106,850.
How does Pennsylvania compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
The Pennsylvania median is -11.0% versus the BLS national figure of $120,042.
What is the salary range for Data Scientists in Pennsylvania?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $63,340 and the 90th-percentile at $162,290, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Data Scientists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 33.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Data Scientists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.