Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs in California

Business Intelligence Analyst jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, finance, healthcare, and entertainment, with openings from entry-level data analyst through senior BI architect. The largest hiring hubs are San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Salesforce, Wells Fargo, and Kaiser Permanente maintain deep BI teams. The most in-demand specialties in California include cloud data warehousing, dashboard development in Tableau or Power BI, and revenue analytics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles73
Top employerPetco
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring32
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Sacramento Kings
Business Intelligence Intern
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Sacramento Kings
New 18h ago
Business Intelligence Intern
Sacramento Kings
Sacramento, California
Account Management
Business Development
Sales

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Sutter Health
Business Intelligence Analyst III
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Business Intelligence Analyst III
Sutter Health
Sacramento, California
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
$107k.6 - $160k.41/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in statistics
10,000+

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Affinity Truck Center
Business Intelligence Analyst
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Business Intelligence Analyst
Affinity Truck Center
Fresno, California
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist

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PDS Health
Engineer I, Business Analytics and Data Intelligence
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PDS Health
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Engineer I, Business Analytics and Data Intelligence
PDS Health
Irvine, California
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$93k - $117k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
11 jobs
San Francisco
7 jobs
Irvine
5 jobs
San Diego
5 jobs
Sacramento
5 jobs
Carlsbad
3 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Mountain View
3 jobs
Anaheim
2 jobs

Business Intelligence Analyst Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Petco
Petco4 open roles
Sutter Health
Sutter Health4 open roles
Waymo
Waymo2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in business intelligence analyst jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, information systems, or a related field
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one BI tool such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker
  • Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines or ETL processes
  • Ability to translate complex data into clear reports and executive-facing presentations
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or AWS Redshift
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in Python, R, or other scripting languages

Business Intelligence Analyst Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a business intelligence analyst in California?

A bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or information systems is the standard starting point for business intelligence analyst roles in California. There is no state-issued license or registration required to work in this role. California employers, particularly in technology and finance, consistently favor candidates who hold vendor certifications such as Tableau Desktop Specialist, Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, or Google Data Analytics certification alongside practical experience with SQL and data modeling.

How much do business intelligence analysts make in California?

Business intelligence analysts in California earn a median of about $141,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,480 for the lowest 10% to over $224,920 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire business intelligence analysts in California?

Employers hiring business intelligence analysts in California right now include Petco, Sutter Health, and Waymo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, major health systems, and financial services firms means demand is consistent across multiple industries rather than tied to a single sector.

Which California cities have the most business intelligence analyst jobs?

The cities with the most business intelligence analyst openings in California are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine. The San Francisco Bay Area leads because of its density of technology companies and financial services firms, while Los Angeles draws hiring from entertainment, media, and healthcare, and San Diego's openings are anchored by life sciences and defense contractors.

Are there remote business intelligence analyst jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, because business intelligence analyst work is primarily desk-based and output-driven. About 50% of business intelligence analyst openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly California technology and finance employers have adopted flexible arrangements. Dashboard development, reporting, and data modeling tasks are the functions most commonly performed fully remotely.

How can I get hired as a business intelligence analyst in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an analyst associate or junior data analyst role, which large California employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Salesforce, and Bank of America post specifically for candidates without extensive experience. Building a portfolio of SQL queries and Tableau or Power BI dashboards using public datasets strengthens applications significantly. Adjacent roles in data entry, operations analyst, or reporting coordinator at California technology or healthcare firms are common lateral moves that lead directly into BI positions within one to two years.

Where can I find and apply to business intelligence analyst jobs in California?

You can find and apply to business intelligence analyst jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.

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