Data Scientists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $125,250 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $60.22
10th percentile $72,970
90th percentile $190,250
Employed locally 60
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,970
    25th
    $93,210
    50th (median)
    $125,250
    75th
    $161,230
    90th
    $190,250

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 134% Median Data Scientists salary is 34% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $107,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $103,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,900
    Web Developers $59,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $60.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.05 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 11.2% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $72,970 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,210.