Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $106,850 | $120,395 | -11% |
| Median hourly wage | $51.37 | $57.88 | -11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $109,477.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $112,341 | $88,400 | $171,600 | 109 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Pennsylvania is $106,850, or about $51.37 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Pennsylvania is -11% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Pennsylvania typically earn from $88,400 depending on the city and employer.
With 13,810 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $106,850, Pennsylvania offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.