Data Analyst Jobs in California — SF, LA & More

Data Analyst Jobs in CaliforniaCalifornia is the highest-paying state for data analysts in the US, driven by the concentration of tech companies in the Bay Area, a thriving startup ecosystem in LA, and strong demand across healthcare, entertainment, and finance. Whether you're in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, or anywhere in between, California offers more analyst opportunities than any other state.

Salary Range

$95,000 – $108,000/year

California salaries run 15–30% above the national average, though cost of living — especially in the Bay Area — offsets some of that premium.

110 jobs found

Financial Analyst, Motion Picture Finance

Spe — Culver City, California, United States

S/4 HANA Senior Financial Analyst, Costing

Honeywell — Rosemont, California, United States

Senior Financial Analyst

Centr — Los Angeles, California, United States

Environmental Data Specialist

LLNL — Livermore, California, United States

Sr. Customer & Business Data Analyst II

Slickdeals — San Mateo, CA

Expert People Data Analyst

PG&E — Oakland, California, United States

Senior Financial Analyst

Wasserman — Los Angeles, California, United States

Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) & Data Specialist

Sante Health — Fresno, California, United States

Senior Financial Analyst - Finance Operations

Providence — Los Angeles, California, United States

Project Manager – Business Analyst

GHD — Irvine, California, United States

What You Need to Know

California's data analyst job market is the largest and most diverse in the country. The Bay Area (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) remains the epicenter, home to tech giants and hundreds of data-driven startups that consistently pay top-of-market salaries. Analysts in the Bay Area with SQL and Python skills routinely see offers above $120K, with FAANG-level roles pushing well past $150K in total compensation. Los Angeles has emerged as a strong second hub, powered by entertainment, e-commerce, and a rapidly growing tech scene. Companies like Snap, Hulu, and Riot Games, along with agencies and studios that increasingly rely on audience analytics, create a steady pipeline of analyst roles. LA salaries are slightly below the Bay Area but come with a (somewhat) lower cost of living. San Diego offers opportunities in biotech, healthcare, and defense analytics, while Sacramento has a growing government and healthcare analytics sector. For analysts who want California salaries without Bay Area or LA living costs, these secondary markets are worth watching. The trade-off, of course, is cost of living. A $110K salary in San Francisco doesn't stretch as far as $85K in Austin or Atlanta. Many analysts are now pursuing remote roles from California companies while living in more affordable parts of the state or neighboring states — a trend that's only accelerated since 2020.