Data Scientists Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $96,440 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.37
10th percentile $57,260
90th percentile $178,480
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,260
    25th
    $75,150
    50th (median)
    $96,440
    75th
    $130,260
    90th
    $178,480

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 102% Median Data Scientists salary is 2% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other$126,280
    Computer User Support Specialists$69,510
    Software Developers$134,300
    Computer Systems Analysts$109,100
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,150
    Computer Network Support Specialists$76,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Salinas, CA is $46.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.50 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Salinas, CA is 14.3% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $57,260 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,150.