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10 of the Most Popular Types of Entry Level Data Scientist Jobs in 2026

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To become an entry-level data scientist, you typically need at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject, such as information technology, mathematics, computer science, or physics. Some universities also offer specialized degrees in data science. Employers tend to prefer applicants who have a master’s degree or higher in their field. Since you can work in numerous industries, such as physics, health care, or business, having some experience in your intended field can also be beneficial. Additional qualifications include excellent organizational, analytical problem-solving, and communication skills, along with mathematical proficiency and attention to detail. You may also need knowledge of different programming languages, data mining experience, and an understanding of operations research and machine-learning.

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Top Types Of Entry Level Data Scientist Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Entry Level Data Scientist positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Data Scientist Stock Market

    Salary range: $133,500 - $170,000

    Data Scientist Stock Market is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Data Scientist Stock Market jobs pay between $133,500 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Data Scientist Stock Market job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Scientist

    Salary range: $94,500 - $137,000

    Entry Level Scientist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Entry Level Scientist jobs pay between $94,500 (25th percentile) and $137,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Entry Level Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Entry Level Neuroscience Data Scientist

    Salary range: $133,500 - $170,000

    Entry Level Neuroscience Data Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Neuroscience Data Scientist jobs pay between $133,500 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Entry Level Neuroscience Data Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Entry Level Protein Engineering Scientist

    Salary range: $78,000 - $116,000

    Entry Level Protein Engineering Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Protein Engineering Scientist jobs pay between $78,000 (25th percentile) and $116,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Protein Engineering Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Clinical Data Scientist

    Salary range: $133,500 - $170,000

    Entry Level Clinical Data Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Clinical Data Scientist jobs pay between $133,500 (25th percentile) and $170,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Clinical Data Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Image Processing Scientist

    Salary range: $94,500 - $137,000

    Entry Level Image Processing Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Image Processing Scientist jobs pay between $94,500 (25th percentile) and $137,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Image Processing Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Forensic Biology

    Salary range: $54,000 - $69,000

    Entry Level Forensic Biology is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Forensic Biology jobs pay between $54,000 (25th percentile) and $69,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Forensic Biology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Entry Level Variant Scientist

    Salary range: $94,500 - $137,000

    Entry Level Variant Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Variant Scientist jobs pay between $94,500 (25th percentile) and $137,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Variant Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Forensic Science

    Salary range: $37,500 - $56,500

    Entry-level forensic science jobs combine the work of many fields, including chemical and biological analysis, crime scene investigation, laboratory technician work, and medical examination. If you are a CSI forensic scientist, for example, your responsibilities are to help with criminal investigations by collecting evidence at the scene of a crime and analyzing it. Your duties include searching for fingerprints, bagging evidence that might have DNA on it, photographing the scene with special cameras, and taking every sample to a lab to investigate further. Upon analysis, you report your findings to investigators.

  • Home Based Biosensor Scientist

    Salary range: $107,500 - $173,000

    Home Based Biosensor Scientist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Home Based Biosensor Scientist jobs pay between $107,500 (25th percentile) and $173,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Home Based Biosensor Scientist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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