Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Data Scientist make in Pittsburgh, PA?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$128,699 / yrTotal Pay
$106,344 / yrBase Pay
$22,354 / yrAdditional Pay

$128,699

 / yr
$81K$207K
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How much does a Data Scientist make in Pittsburgh, PA?

The estimated total pay for a Data Scientist is $128,699 per year in the Pittsburgh, PA area, with an average salary of $106,344 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $22,354 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA

$128,699 /yr
Data Scientist
$169,105 /yr
Senior Data Scientist
$171,034 /yr
Lead Data Scientist
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Related Job Titles

For Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA

Some related job titles are Big Data Salaries with median pay of $115,615, Data Analyst Salaries with median pay of $72,045, Data Scientist Intern Salaries with median pay of $101,974, Quantitative Analyst Salaries with median pay of $145,532.

Top Paying Companies

For a Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA. Employers include IBM, Carnegie Mellon University and Highmark Health.

1
IBM
$159,347/yr
5
CGI
$136,179/yr

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$125,559

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$150,785

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$136,179

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$129,879

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$104,791

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Top Paying Industries

For a Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA

The top 5 paying industries for a Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA are Healthcare with a median total pay of $150,785, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $147,001, Information Technology with a median total pay of $142,453, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $136,179, and Financial Services with a median total pay of $134,094.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • HealthcareHealthcare$150,785

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$147,001

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$142,453

    4% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$136,179

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$134,094

    2% Lower than other industries

Healthcare

The top paying company in Healthcare for Data Scientist is Highmark Health.

Highmark HealthHighmark Health$150,785/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

How does the Data scientist salary in Pittsburgh, PA compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Data scientist in US is $117,212 per year based on 18,354 salary contributions, which is 12.03% more than the salary for a Data scientist in Pittsburgh, PA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Data scientist gets the highest compensation are NVIDIA Corporation, Meta and Micron Technology, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 19.51% more than smaller companies for a Data scientist.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 1-3 years

$140,000

/yr

$120K | $20K

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 4-6 years

$112,000

/yr

$110K | $2K

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago
Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 1-3 years

$115,000

/yr

$105K | $10K

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago
Data Scientist Freelancer

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 4-6 years

$65

/hr

Submitted 7 days ago

4-6 years
7 days ago
Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 7-9 years

$65

/hr

Submitted 8 days ago

7-9 years
8 days ago
Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 4-6 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 13 days ago

4-6 years
13 days ago
Customer Facing Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 4-6 years

$202,000

/yr

$150K | $52K

Submitted 14 days ago

4-6 years
14 days ago
Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 4-6 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 17 days ago

4-6 years
17 days ago
Data Scientist

Pittsburgh, PA

 | 4-6 years

$105,000

/yr

Submitted 18 days ago

4-6 years
18 days ago

Data Scientist pay FAQ in Pittsburgh, PA

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $106,344 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. Salaries estimates are based on 30914 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Data Scientist employees in Pittsburgh, PA.

The highest salary for a Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA is $165,853 per year.

The lowest salary for a Data Scientist in Pittsburgh, PA is $68,187 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Data Scientist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Data Scientist.