verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Data Analyst Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$141,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$68.07/hr
▲ 18% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
39,310
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$127,881 #5 of 49

Data Analyst pay in California, explained

Data analysts in California earn a median of $141,590 per year ($68.07 per hour), which is 18% above the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $77,480, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $224,920. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $141,590 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $141,590 is worth about $127,881 in national buying power — ranking California #5 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,480
$37.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$141,590
$68.07/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$224,920
$108.13/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $141,590 $127,881
Oregon $125,990 $121,893 +$15,600
Arizona $107,240 $106,519 +$34,350
Nevada $98,540 $98,561 +$43,050

Data Analyst in California: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in California?

Data analysts in California earn a median of $141,590 per year ($68.07 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does California pay data analysts well?

At $141,590, California pays 18% above the national median for data analysts. An estimated 39,310 work in the state.

Data Analyst salary in other states

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