Data Scientist Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median data scientist in the Riverside area earns $112,910 a year ($54.28 an hour), 6% below the U.S. median ($120,230) and 20% below the California median ($141,590). Half of the 1,000 data scientists there earn between $80,140 and $161,600.
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,690 | $77,480 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $80,140 | $103,360 | $85,660 |
| Median | $112,910 | $141,590 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $161,600 | $186,820 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $209,100 | $224,920 | $199,130 |
| Average | $125,060 | $156,000 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 1,000 | 39,310 | 262,440 |
Riverside, CA ranks 22nd 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: $133,270
- IT Support Specialist: $72,140
- Computer Systems Analyst: $105,030
- Network Administrator: $99,030
- Information Security Analyst: $114,970
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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.