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Data Scientist Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$51.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,719/year ($6,727/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 20th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 13,810 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $106,850 a year — though pay ranges from $63,340 for newcomers to $162,290 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,810 Data Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Data Scientist salary of $106,850 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $80,719 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $106,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,677 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,174 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,280 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,719 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,727 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Pennsylvania is $106,850 per year ($51.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,220 and $129,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $106,850, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $80,719 per year ($6,727 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 13,810 Data Scientist jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.