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Data Scientist market brief · Austin, TX

# Data Scientist Jobs in Austin, TX

66 data scientist openings are live in the Austin, TX area from 38 employers, led by Apple, Google, and 0001 Applied Materials, Inc. The middle half of posted salaries runs $94,250–$135,275 a year (median $116,300), from the 68% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 45% of openings. 8% of listings accept remote work.

Data updated Oct 10, 2026

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## Role and market snapshot

A quick read on demand before you open the live listings

**Tracked jobs**
: 66
: Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the Austin market.

**Companies hiring**
: 38
: Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.

**Median compensation**
: $116,300
: 68% of listings provide usable compensation data.

## Market analysis

Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market

Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.

Level mix

### Career ladder

[Entry-level](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/austin-tx/entry-level)30 jobs

[Mid-level](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/austin-tx/mid-level)15 jobs

[Senior](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/austin-tx/senior)13 jobs

Lead+2 jobs

Austin's data scientist market is led by entry-level openings, with 30 tracked roles at that rung.

30-day window

### Demand and salary

Current jobs

66

Hiring employers

38

Salary coverage

68%

Median experience

3.0 years

Within this market

### Employer tier lens

Startups & growing teams

36

20 companies · $100,700 median

Established employers

20

9 companies · $136,000 median

Top of market

5

4 companies

Coverage-gated

### Salary distribution

P25

$94,250

P50

$116,300

P75

$135,275

P90

$149,260

Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.

Use Metaintro

### Turn this market signal into momentum

Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now.

- Open live data scientist listings in Austin
- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
- Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach

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## Turn this market brief into a live search.

Use the signal

The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare data scientist opportunities in Austin, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.

- 66 live roles tracked in this market.
- 38 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026.

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## A practical market plan for Data Scientist in Austin

Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.

1. 01Read the demand 66 data scientist openings across 38 employers establish the current Austin opportunity set.
2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 30 tracked openings.
3. 03Prioritize employers Apple is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 current openings in this market view.
4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.

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Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop.

## Where this market is hiring

Move from the Austin market view into active employers and representative data scientist openings

Employer activity · 38 companies

### Who is hiring in this market

The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.

[![Apple logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapple.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=1Mml8kDrMwt8Wxx0jzfCZh29FHOJrhYgvTKBfK7Q3M8) AppleEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/apple)[![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY) GoogleStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/google)
0001 Applied Materials, IncStartups & growing teams3Open roles

11105 Expedia, Inc.Startups & growing teams3Open roles
[![Adobe logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstock.adobe.com%2Fpremium%2F_static%2Fstock_logo_2020.svg&sig=uYekFy2C8eHDemFsmr0ol0wPqaaxPSFxbAOvh_M71JI) AdobeEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/adobe)[![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/amazon)[![Charles Schwab logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftbcdn.talentbrew.com%2Fcompany%2F27326%2Fgst_v1_0%2Fimg%2Fog-schwab.png) Charles SchwabStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/charles-schwab)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/deloitte6)

Live opportunity sample · 8 of 66 matches

### Representative openings

Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.

[Senior AI and Data ScientistSeniorCharles SchwabAustin, TexasPosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-ai-and-data-scientist-at-charles-schwab-4387c97d-cb79-5eda-982d-630c58130e92)[Data ScientistEntry-levelFusion92Austin, Texas$65,000](/job/data-scientist-at-fusion92-95311218-9b68-5a01-be42-046e02666a76)[Customer Success Lead Data Scientist - Energy Industry ExpertSeniorCloud Software Group, LLCRound Rock, Texas$128,001Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/customer-success-lead-data-scientist-energy-industry-expert-at-cloud-f32bd315-2c36-5c78-93b3-5a864a93829b)[Data Scientist, Consultant (Utilities)Entry-levelGuidehouseAustin, Texas$89,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/data-scientist-consultant-utilities-at-guidehouse-32e468dc-2196-5413-92f4-076a826b4031)[Data Scientist, Reactive TransfersEntry-levelAmazonAustin, Texas$136,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/data-scientist-reactive-transfers-at-amazon-6050f774-ced0-5960-8011-b1d17b6b9790)[Growth Data ScientistEntry-levelSmadex SLUAustin, TexasPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/growth-data-scientist-at-smadex-slu-d38befda-e3b5-592f-af41-bf5a1ae7e095)[Senior Data Scientist, Geospatial & Mobility AnalyticsEntry-levelFerrovialAustin, TexasPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/senior-data-scientist-geospatial-and-mobility-analytics-at-ferrovial-2e85272e-f2f1-5890-99bc-96e8fa7dca0c)[Machine Learning Scientist III - Customer Lifetime ValueEntry-level11105 Expedia, Inc.Austin, Texas$137,500Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/machine-learning-scientist-iii-customer-lifetime-value-at-11105-aa14d74a-97b5-5f09-911d-20bfed3cdcad)
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## Data Scientist jobs in Austin: what applicants need to know

Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.

1. 01### How many data scientist jobs are open in Austin? Metaintro tracks 66 live data scientist openings from 38 employers in the Austin, TX area over the last 30 days.
2. 02### What do data scientist jobs in Austin pay? The median posted salary is $116,300 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $94,250 to $135,275. Based on the 68% of current listings that disclose pay.
3. 03### Which experience level has the most data scientist openings in Austin? Entry-level roles lead with 30 openings. Experience level is known for 91% of this market's listings.
4. 04### Which companies are hiring for data scientist jobs in Austin? Apple, Google, 0001 Applied Materials, Inc, and 11105 Expedia, Inc. have the most open data scientist roles here right now, out of 38 hiring employers.

## Continue with the next market signal

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Level views

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[Entry-level Data Scientist](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/austin-tx/entry-level)[Mid-level Data Scientist](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/austin-tx/mid-level)[Senior Data Scientist](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/austin-tx/senior)

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