Data Scientist Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median data scientist in the Los Angeles area earns $129,740 a year ($62.38 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($120,230) and 8% below the California median ($141,590). Half of the 9,850 data scientists there earn between $91,350 and $168,420.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $71,080 | $77,480 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $91,350 | $103,360 | $85,660 |
| Median | $129,740 | $141,590 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $168,420 | $186,820 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $208,280 | $224,920 | $199,130 |
| Average | $136,700 | $156,000 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 9,850 | 39,310 | 262,440 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- San Diego, CA: $130,990
- 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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- Software Developer: $160,920
- IT Support Specialist: $75,070
- Computer Systems Analyst: $121,560
- Network Administrator: $106,290
- Information Security Analyst: $129,630
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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.