169 Entry-Level Data Scientist Jobs
Updated in real time· newest posting added 13h ago
Live entry-level and junior data scientist jobs, updated in real time as companies post them. Genuinely junior-friendly data science openings are rare, so a fresh list matters more here than anywhere — the good ones close fast.
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live postings
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$98K$60K–$170K
typical posted salary
15%
fully remote
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companies hiring
Creative Artists AgencyHybrid· Los Angeles, CA
VisaHybrid
VisaHybrid
Caa CareersHybrid· Los Angeles, CA$86k–$94k
PhilipsHybrid· Plymouth, MN
Procter & GambleOn-site$58k–$100k
Quest DiagnosticsOn-site· Secaucus, NJ$75k
Cleveland ClinicOn-site· Cleveland, OH$70k–$106k
IBMOn-site· Research Triangle Park, NC$89k–$133k
StarbucksHybrid· Nashville, TN$100k–$150k
Find Data Science JobsHybrid· Thousand Oaks, CA
CVS HealthOn-site· New York City, NY
BlackstoneOn-site· New York City, NY
University of Texas at AustinOn-site· Austin, TX$89k–$120k
Utaustin UtstaffOn-site$89k–$120k
Smith NephewHybrid· Pittsburgh, PA
ASRC FederalOn-site· Greenbelt, MD$64k–$96k
BlackstonegroupOn-site· New York City, NY$110k
SynensysRemote
McKinsey & CompanyOn-site· Atlanta, GA
PhilipsHybrid· Plymouth, MN$69k–$100k
Pratt & WhitneyRemote$57k–$109k
General Dynamics Information TechnologyRemote
Booz Allen HamiltonOn-site· Alexandria, VA
Booz Allen HamiltonOn-site· Arrington, VA
NBCUniversalHybrid· Universal City, CA$70k–$85k
631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United StatesOn-site· San Antonio, TX$62k–$141k
Booz Allen HamiltonOn-site· San Antonio, TX$62k–$141k
Texas Children'sOn-site
RHI Radion Health, Inc.Remote$75k–$85k
Entry-Level Data Scientist Jobs: common questions
- Can I get a data scientist job straight out of college?
- Yes, but the funnel is narrow: most entry-level data scientist postings ask for a quantitative degree (statistics, CS, math) plus Python, SQL, and evidence of applied modeling — internships, research, or Kaggle-style projects. Many graduates land a data analyst role first and move into data science within one to two years, which is a well-worn and faster path.
- What skills do entry-level data scientist jobs require?
- Nearly every posting asks for Python (pandas, scikit-learn), SQL, and statistics fundamentals — hypothesis testing, regression, and experiment design. Machine learning frameworks and cloud tools show up as nice-to-haves at entry level; communication of results is weighted more heavily than most applicants expect.
- How much do entry-level data scientists make?
- Posted ranges for entry-level data scientist roles in the US typically run $75,000 to $105,000, above analyst pay for the same experience level — that premium is why competition per opening is stiffer. Listings here show the actual posted range whenever the employer included one.
- Data analyst or data scientist — which should I apply to first?
- If you have a strong modeling portfolio or research background, apply to both. If not, entry-level data analyst roles are posted in far greater numbers and convert to data science roles internally — a year of real SQL and stakeholder work beats another year of waiting for a perfect junior data scientist opening.