Data Scientists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $124,270 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $59.75
10th percentile $66,550
90th percentile $198,830
Employed locally 10,030
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,550
    25th
    $82,830
    50th (median)
    $124,270
    75th
    $163,900
    90th
    $198,830

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 133% Median Data Scientists salary is 33% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $155,330
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $71,230
    Computer Systems Analysts $126,520
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,270
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $102,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Los Angeles, CA is $59.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.13 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 10.4% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $66,550 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,830.