--- title: "Entry-level Data Scientist Jobs, San Francisco, CA" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/data-scientist/locations/san-francisco-ca/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Data Scientist market brief · San Francisco, CA # Entry-level Data Scientist Jobs in San Francisco, CA 92 entry-level data scientist openings are live in the San Francisco, CA area from 53 employers, led by Amazon, Apple, and Genentech. The middle half of posted salaries runs $109,000–$156,300 a year (median $137,280), from the 87% of listings that disclose pay. 8% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+San+Francisco%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** : 92 : Live data scientist openings currently tracked in the San Francisco market. **Companies hiring** : 53 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $137,280 : 87% 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/san-francisco-ca/entry-level)92 jobs San Francisco's data scientist market is led by entry-level openings, with 92 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 92 Hiring employers 53 Salary coverage 87% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 54 30 companies · $119,900 median Established employers 23 15 companies · $150,000 median Top of market 13 6 companies · $193,050 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $109,000 P50 $137,280 P75 $156,300 P90 $180,000 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 San Francisco - 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+San+Francisco%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 San Francisco, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 92 live roles tracked in this market. - 53 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+San+Francisco%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/data-scientist) ## A practical market plan for Data Scientist in San Francisco Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 92 data scientist openings across 53 employers establish the current San Francisco opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 92 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Amazon 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. 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 San Francisco market view into active employers and representative data scientist openings Employer activity · 53 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Amazon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Ffavicon.ico) AmazonStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/amazon)[![Apple logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapple.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=1Mml8kDrMwt8Wxx0jzfCZh29FHOJrhYgvTKBfK7Q3M8) AppleTop of market6Open roles](/company/apple)[![Genentech logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gene.com%2Fassets%2Ffrontend%2Fimg%2Ffavicon-prefers-dark-mode.svg&sig=T5x6wJWWKGWyFCe59hliS4q6Y3ylcrgumaFGCrffk8M) GenentechStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/genentech)![Jerry.ai logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djerry.ai%26sz%3D128) Jerry.aiStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Socure logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocure.com%2Ffavicon.png&sig=Jej3Yjz-ZNcdiWax4W_l7WULMgeNOlq5lnDGkYsc2MA) SocureEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/socure)[![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)[![Microsoft logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.microsoft.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fmicrosoftcareersvnext%2Fen%2Fimages%2Fsystem-icons-do-not-delete-%2Ffav-icon.png) MicrosoftStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/microsoft)[![Target logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.targetimg1.com%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2Fapple-touch-icon-precomposed.png&sig=L_DCl8DQU9LfYFwM7qEKqClzBBPWVYgjavm8-PR3a4A) TargetStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/target) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 92 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Data Scientist II, Fraud & RiskEntry-levelSocureSan Francisco, California$140,000Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/data-scientist-ii-fraud-and-risk-at-socure-f1ccf9fc-130b-56f4-acab-2245f211607c)[[2027] Data Scientist - PhD InternEntry-levelRobloxSan Mateo, California$137,280Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/2027-data-scientist-phd-intern-at-roblox-fb199ca7-2e0e-5b72-bb26-634834a512ac)[Finance Data ScientistEntry-levelIntelSanta Clara, California$98,390Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/finance-data-scientist-at-intel-fdb89703-9cfb-51b4-aac3-e56a7c17f828)[Finance Data ScientistEntry-level100 Intel CorporationSanta Clara, California$98,390Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/finance-data-scientist-at-100-intel-corporation-5611877d-2a7f-5683-b03c-ff40e8da5899)[Data Scientist, Level 4Entry-levelSnapchatSan Francisco, California$157,000Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/data-scientist-level-4-at-snapchat-3cc364f6-5368-5eb9-a84d-813551b1361c)[Business Data Scientist, Global Business Strategy and OperationsEntry-levelGoogleSan Francisco, California$138,000Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/business-data-scientist-global-business-strategy-and-operations-at-8b5a125d-d1c5-5959-9430-c6777f17f5d1)[Machine Learning Scientist - AppleCare WW Demand PlanningEntry-levelAppleSunnyvale, CaliforniaPosted Oct 3, 2026](/job/machine-learning-scientist-applecare-ww-demand-planning-at-apple-944e56af-8ca6-5f05-a18a-ed70dff79150)[Senior Data ScientistEntry-levelWayveSunnyvale, California$209,700Posted Oct 2, 2026](/job/senior-data-scientist-at-wayve-ce75d5b0-7171-5727-8d90-0624f048a53a) [Explore all 92 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Data+Scientist+jobs+in+San+Francisco%2C+CA) ## Entry-level Data Scientist jobs in San Francisco: 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 San Francisco? Metaintro tracks 92 live entry-level data scientist openings from 53 employers in the San Francisco, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level data scientist jobs in San Francisco pay? The median posted salary is $137,280 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $109,000 to $156,300. Based on the 87% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level data scientist jobs in San Francisco? Amazon, Apple, Genentech, and Jerry.ai have the most open entry-level data scientist roles here right now, out of 53 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 San Francisco. 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