Data Scientists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $105,590 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.77
10th percentile $56,070
90th percentile $174,150
Employed locally 840
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,070
    25th
    $76,340
    50th (median)
    $105,590
    75th
    $153,610
    90th
    $174,150

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 123% Median Data Scientists salary is 23% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $136,760
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,880
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,210
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $84,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Riverside, CA is $50.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.53 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Riverside, CA is 6.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $56,070 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,340.