--- title: "Data Scientist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-scientist/locations/los-angeles-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Scientist market brief · Los Angeles, CA # Data Scientist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA 72 data scientist openings are live in the Los Angeles, CA area from 45 employers, led by Snapchat, Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, and University of Southern California. The middle half of posted salaries runs $102,000–$158,100 a year (median $131,200), from the 88% of listings that disclose pay. Senior roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. 11% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[Browse all Data Scientist markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 72 : Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the Los Angeles market. **Companies hiring** : 45 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $131,200 : 88% 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/los-angeles-ca/entry-level)21 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/los-angeles-ca/mid-level)12 jobs [Senior](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/los-angeles-ca/senior)24 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/data-scientist/locations/los-angeles-ca/lead)6 jobs Los Angeles is senior-heavy for data scientist roles: 38% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at senior. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 72 Hiring employers 45 Salary coverage 88% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 41 26 companies · $114,650 median Established employers 18 12 companies · $162,650 median Top of market 10 5 companies · $203,500 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $102,000 P50 $131,200 P75 $158,100 P90 $199,800 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 Los Angeles - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[Get started free](/signup) ## 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 Los Angeles, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 72 live roles tracked in this market. - 45 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## A practical market plan for Data Scientist in Los Angeles Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 72 data scientist openings across 45 employers establish the current Los Angeles opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Senior leads the derived level mix with 24 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Snapchat is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro 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 Los Angeles market view into active employers and representative data scientist openings Employer activity · 45 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Snapchat logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.snapchat.com%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon%2Fapple-touch-icon-yellow-192.png&sig=15--6U01E9kp4lFPfsvsQeglvpQW3CuTKI5e1EwgcuM) SnapchatTop of market6Open roles](/company/snapchat) Pricewaterhousecoopers LLPStartups & growing teams5Open roles ![University of Southern California logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Duniversityofsoutherncalifornia.com%26sz%3D128) University of Southern CaliforniaStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY) GoogleEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/google)[![Netflix logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fnetflix.com.ico) NetflixEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/netflix) 1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.Startups & growing teams2Open roles [![Amgen logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amgen.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2FThemes%2FGlobal%2FGlobal%2FGlobal%2Fimages%2Fmigration%2FCommon%2Fdefault-opengraph-image2.jpg) AmgenStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/amgen) BSCEmployer profile2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 72 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Senior Data Scientist (Onsite)Entry-levelWest Coast University, Inc.Irvine, California$138,230](/job/senior-data-scientist-onsite-at-west-coast-university-inc-935da68f-48b0-56d1-a483-37ae5cbb827e)[Data ScientistLive roleAccenture Federal ServicesLos Angeles, California$89,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/data-scientist-at-accenture-federal-services-bfbc52e4-dfe8-52b4-99b6-5d3ed67d117a)[Associate Data ScientistEntry-levelUniversity of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, California$99,823Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/associate-data-scientist-at-university-of-southern-california-230c2c96-6ce4-57f3-a81a-19ecc344f7ab)[AI & GenAI Data Scientist – Senior ManagerSeniorPricewaterhousecoopers LLPLos Angeles, California$124,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/ai-and-genai-data-scientist-senior-manager-at-pricewaterhousecoopers-989b5059-d9bd-54b2-a138-8e3c09b231b6)[Principal Data Scientist - GamesLead+1001 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.Glendale, California$158,100Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/principal-data-scientist-games-at-1001-walt-disney-parks-and-resorts-f6863ce2-495a-57b4-9b2d-2e28cfcf942c)[Data Scientist, Level 4Entry-levelSnapchatLos Angeles, California$157,000Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/data-scientist-level-4-at-snapchat-3cc364f6-5368-5eb9-a84d-813551b1361c)[Data Scientist IVLive roleTEKsystemsLos Angeles, California$166,400Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/data-scientist-iv-at-teksystems-0b47ac45-c93d-5eb3-aece-76e8b75faef5)[Product Data ScientistLive roleTEKsystemsLos Angeles, California$145,600Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/product-data-scientist-at-teksystems-20037063-23d5-5322-8fc5-7486fd04ec11) [Explore all 72 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA) ## Data Scientist jobs in Los Angeles: 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 Los Angeles? Metaintro tracks 72 live data scientist openings from 45 employers in the Los Angeles, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do data scientist jobs in Los Angeles pay? The median posted salary is $131,200 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $102,000 to $158,100. Based on the 88% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most data scientist openings in Los Angeles? Senior roles lead with 24 openings. Experience level is known for 88% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for data scientist jobs in Los Angeles? Snapchat, Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP, University of Southern California, and Google have the most open data scientist roles here right now, out of 45 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Data Scientist demand around Los Angeles. 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