Data Scientist Salary in San Francisco, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$149,901
Hourly Rate
$72.07
/hour
Jobs in Area
191
employed
Data Scientist Salary Range in San Francisco, CA
Annual Salary Range
$100k
10th percentile
$124k
25th
$178k
75th
$218k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $100,051 | $48.10 |
| 25th Percentile | $124,290 | $59.75 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $149,901 | $72.07 |
| 75th Percentile | $177,508 | $85.34 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $218,354 | $104.98 |
| Average (Mean) | $159,276 | $76.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Data Scientist salary in San Francisco, CA is $149,901 per year or $72.07 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How San Francisco, CA Compares
vs National Average
$108,020
vs California Average
$113,857
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$88,542
Cost of living in San Francisco, CA is 69.3% above the national average.
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