Data Scientist job postings rise in California and Michigan
California and Michigan saw significant increases in Data Scientist job postings, while Virginia experienced a decrease.
By Layla Hassan, Mogi Research · Oct 24, 2026
In the last 28 days, Data Scientist job postings in California surged by one hundred three percent, with fifty nine postings recorded. This increase may be due to a rise in demand for specific skills within the state. It is also possible that employers are actively seeking to fill roles in this field.
Michigan also experienced a surge in Data Scientist job postings, rising by one hundred sixty four percent to fifty eight postings. This significant growth could be attributed to new projects or expansion within the tech sector in the state. It is likely that the state is becoming a more attractive location for these roles.
Conversely, Virginia saw a fall of twelve percent in Data Scientist job postings, with seventy three postings in the recent period compared to eighty three previously. This decrease may reflect a shift in hiring priorities for companies in the state. It is also possible that the demand for these roles has plateaued or decreased in Virginia.
Across the US, the total number of new Data Scientist job postings increased by twenty six percent over the same 28 day period, reaching four hundred sixty six postings. This overall rise suggests a growing interest in the Data Scientist role nationally.
The numbers
Which state has the highest volume of data scientist roles?
| Name | Last 28 days | The 28 before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | 29 | +103% |
| Virginia | 73 | 83 | -12% |
| Michigan | 58 | 22 | +164% |
| Illinois | 39 | 15 | +160% |
| Texas | 30 | 28 | +7% |
Top roles: Data Scientist (59)
Top employers: Booz Allen Hamilton (4), EXL Talent Acquisition Team (4), Chime (3)
California jobs by city
Counts are job postings, not hires, from company career sites that Mogi's crawl found. Compares the 28 days to 2026-10-24 with the 28 days before them. Covers US, all states, Data Scientist. Employers with fewer than five postings in the last eight weeks are grouped together and left out of the rankings. The company details come from the crawl's company profiles, where the crawl has one.
Written by Layla Hassan of Mogi Research, with AI from the table above. Every figure in it comes from that table.
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