Data Scientists pay in Pennsylvania
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Data Scientists in Pennsylvania is $103,632, based on 11,160 workers. Among the 16 states with published data, that ranks number 15. The BLS national median for the occupation is $120,230, so Pennsylvania averages 13.8% below it.
Published data for Pennsylvania currently covers the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area, with a local median wage of $109,910.
Cost of living for Data Scientists in Pennsylvania
We compare 5 Pennsylvania counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Philadelphia County, PA leaves the largest yearly margin, $56,382. Chester County, PA leaves the smallest, $56,382. The median wage covers all four basics in 5 of the 5 counties.
Data Scientists in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Data Scientists are Washington ($157,027), California ($148,018), District of Columbia ($132,200) and West Virginia ($130,731).
Frequently asked questions: Data Scientists in Pennsylvania
How much do Data Scientists earn in Pennsylvania?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $103,632.
Which Pennsylvania county is best for Data Scientists?
Philadelphia County, PA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($56,382). Montgomery County, PA follows at $56,382.