Data Scientists Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $89,680 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.11
10th percentile $53,260
90th percentile $161,910
Employed locally 180
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,260
    25th
    $66,800
    50th (median)
    $89,680
    75th
    $127,990
    90th
    $161,910

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 125% Median Data Scientists salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    California $136,800
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $131,830
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $129,360
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $127,200

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$60,990
    Software Developers$126,290
    Computer Occupations, All Other$85,490
    Computer Systems Analysts$100,130
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$91,580
    Computer Network Support Specialists$74,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Fresno, CA is $43.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.21 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Fresno, CA is 20.3% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Fresno?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $53,260 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,800.