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Data Scientists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Data Scientists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$141,590
Median Annual Salary
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+3.5% vs 2024
$156,000
Mean Salary
$141,590
Median Salary
$68.07
Hourly Rate
39,310 people work as Data Scientists in California
Data Scientists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Data Scientists in California earn a median salary of $141,590 per year ($11,799/month).
This is 32.0% above the national average of $107,281.
California ranks #2 out of 49 states for Data Scientists pay.
Approximately 39,310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Data Scientists
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Writing
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.1
Computers and Electronics
3.95
Customer and Personal Service
3.7
Mathematics
3.33
Administration and Management
3.05
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(85.0% of workers)
Salaries for Data Scientists in California range from $77,480 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $224,920 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $103,360 and $186,820.
The median annual salary for Data Scientists in California is $141,590 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $156,000.
What is the salary range for a Data Scientists in California?
Salaries for Data Scientists in California range from $77,480 at the 10th percentile to $224,920 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $103,360 and $186,820.
What is the starting salary for a Data Scientists in California?
Entry-level Data Scientists positions in California typically start around $77,480 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $103,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Data Scientists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 39,310 people are employed as Data Scientists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Data Scientists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Data Scientists in California is approximately $68.07 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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