--- title: "Entry-level Data Scientist Jobs, 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 # Entry-level Data Scientist Jobs in Los Angeles, CA 21 entry-level data scientist openings are live in the Los Angeles, CA area from 15 employers, led by University of Southern California, Amgen, and Deloitte6. The middle half of posted salaries runs $95,150–$130,400 a year (median $99,912), from the 95% of listings that disclose pay. 24% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 12, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+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** : 21 : Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the Los Angeles market. **Companies hiring** : 15 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $99,912 : 95% 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 Los Angeles's data scientist market is led by entry-level openings, with 21 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 21 Hiring employers 15 Salary coverage 95% Median experience 2.5 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 13 9 companies · $99,823 median Established employers 6 4 companies · $128,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $95,150 P50 $99,912 P75 $130,400 P90 $137,697 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 entry-level 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=Entry-level+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. - 21 live roles tracked in this market. - 15 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 12, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+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 21 data scientist openings across 15 employers establish the current Los Angeles opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 21 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers University of Southern California is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 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 · 15 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![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 teams3Open 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) AmgenEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/amgen)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Established employers2Open roles](/company/deloitte6) Pricewaterhousecoopers LLPStartups & growing teams2Open roles [![SAP logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dsap.com%26sz%3D128) SAPStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/sap)![Boot Barn logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dbootbarn.com%26sz%3D128) Boot BarnStartups & growing teams1Open roles ![CAA logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dcaa.com%26sz%3D128) CAAStartups & growing teams1Open roles [![Google logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gstatic.com%2Fimages%2Fbranding%2Fsearchlogo%2Fico%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=BDKNIk76wJac9i-LAZppluVpAO3UuN8wc9QbQfIxuFY) GoogleEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/google) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 21 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)[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)[Data Scientist, Level 4Entry-levelSnapchatLos Angeles, California$157,000Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/data-scientist-level-4-at-snapchat-3cc364f6-5368-5eb9-a84d-813551b1361c)[Jr. Data ScientistEntry-levelCAALos Angeles, California$86,000Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/jr-data-scientist-at-caa-9bfa4bf2-d234-58ad-8ee0-3be6d3f086e7)[AI Engineer / Data Scientist, AI Senior AssociateEntry-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPLos Angeles, California$72,000Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/ai-engineer-data-scientist-ai-senior-associate-at-e178696f-602e-5d8e-a156-8cab2ad5c523)[AI Engineer / Data Scientist, AI Experienced AssociateEntry-levelPricewaterhousecoopers LLPLos Angeles, California$63,000Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/ai-engineer-data-scientist-ai-experienced-associate-at-26c522e7-305f-5d24-a930-33516d89a9d3)[Data Scientist IIEntry-levelRosendinAnaheim, California$98,400Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/data-scientist-ii-at-rosendin-0a8a348b-bb46-56a0-a5e1-0c5012ee3590)[Data Scientist InternEntry-levelGoogleIrvine, California$94,000Posted Sep 14, 2026](/job/data-scientist-intern-at-google-74855a2a-54d2-5eb9-87ef-edfa6821a419) [Explore all 21 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+Los+Angeles%2C+CA) ## Entry-level 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 entry-level data scientist jobs are open in Los Angeles? Metaintro tracks 21 live entry-level data scientist openings from 15 employers in the Los Angeles, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level data scientist jobs in Los Angeles pay? The median posted salary is $99,912 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $95,150 to $130,400. Based on the 95% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level data scientist jobs in Los Angeles? University of Southern California, Amgen, Deloitte6, and Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP have the most open entry-level data scientist roles here right now, out of 15 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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