Open listings by city first, then pay and what the profession is.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
89 open private-sector listings for data scientists in California from 30 employers. Cities with the most openings first.
| City ⇅ | Open jobs now ⇅ | Employers hiring ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 46 | 21 | see jobs → |
| San Jose | 13 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Mountain View | 8 | 2 | see jobs → |
| San Mateo | 7 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Palo Alto | 5 | 2 | see jobs → |
| Foster City | 4 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Menlo Park | 4 | 2 | see jobs → |
| South San Francisco | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Toronto, ON | 1 | 1 | see jobs → |
| Measure ⇅ | California ⇅ | United States ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs | 39,310 | 262,440 |
| Median pay | $141,590 | $120,230 |
| Entry (10th percentile) | $77,480 | $67,240 |
| Top (90th percentile) | $224,920 | $199,130 |
| Location quotient | 1.28 | 1.00 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Data scientists (SOC 15-2051): national median pay $120,230 a year, 262,440 jobs in the US, +34.6% growth projected 2025–35, typical entry education: Bachelor's degree (BLS).
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89 open private-sector listings from 30 employers on Jobs Private USA today (updated several times a day).
The median is $141,590 a year; entry level (10th percentile) $77,480 and top (90th) $224,920 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).