As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for health data scientist in California is $101,816, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,958 weekly, or $8,485 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for health data scientist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for health data scientist in California vary widely, spanning from $84,307 to $120,950. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,651) and 75th percentile ($111,831), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,950 per year. This $19,180 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Clinical Trial, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California health data scientist often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 55 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for health data scientist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
health data scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile health data scientist Salary $84,307 CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile health data scientist Salary $92,651 CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile health data scientist Salary $101,816 CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile health data scientist Salary $111,831 CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile health data scientist Salary $120,950 CA August 01, 2026
25% $92,651 10% $84,307 90% $120,950 75% $111,831 $101,816 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is A health data scientist ?

A health data scientist analyzes complex health data to improve patient outcomes and optimize healthcare services. Responsibilities include collecting, cleaning, and interpreting large datasets, developing predictive models, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to implement data-driven solutions. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, along with expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning, is essential. Strong communication skills are necessary to convey findings to non-technical stakeholders. The salary for a health data scientist varies based on exper...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $97,936 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $104,117 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $104,391 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $101,095 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $98,773 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $104,126 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $100,269 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $98,185 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $118,588 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $115,321 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    health data scientist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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