Data Scientists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $98,460 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.34
10th percentile $73,450
90th percentile $157,960
Employed locally 2,510
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,450
    25th
    $82,890
    50th (median)
    $98,460
    75th
    $118,810
    90th
    $157,960

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 105% Median Data Scientists salary is 5% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $102,430
    Software Developers $141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,310
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,280
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $111,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Sacramento, CA is $47.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.28 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Sacramento, CA is 12.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $73,450 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,890.