Data Scientist Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median data scientist in the San Francisco area earns $170,110 a year ($81.78 an hour), 41% above the U.S. median ($120,230) and 20% above the California median ($141,590). Half of the 10,460 data scientists there earn between $130,430 and $212,970.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $99,170 | $77,480 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $130,430 | $103,360 | $85,660 |
| Median | $170,110 | $141,590 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $212,970 | $186,820 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $272,430 | $224,920 | $199,130 |
| Average | $174,830 | $156,000 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 10,460 | 39,310 | 262,440 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 2nd 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 Diego, CA: $130,990
- Los Angeles, CA: $129,740
- 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: $186,640
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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.