Data Scientists Salary in California
State-level pay data with comparison to the national median.
California median
$112,910
~$54/hr
National median
$120,230
California pays 6% less than national average
Top metros in California
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $185,080 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,110 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $130,990 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $130,980 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $129,740 |
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Find jobs in California →Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.