Data Scientist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median data scientist in the Pittsburgh area earns $96,670 a year ($46.48 an hour), 20% below the U.S. median ($120,230) and 10% below the Pennsylvania median ($106,850). Half of the 2,270 data scientists there earn between $72,800 and $127,250.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,580 | $63,340 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $72,800 | $79,220 | $85,660 |
| Median | $96,670 | $106,850 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $127,250 | $129,160 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $157,600 | $162,290 | $199,130 |
| Average | $102,360 | $110,810 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 2,270 | 13,810 | 262,440 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $109,910
- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- New York, NY: $135,980
- Baltimore, MD: $134,320
- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
- Washington, DC: $132,200
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.