Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $120,540 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $57.95
10th percentile $84,780
90th percentile $156,310
Employed locally 480
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,780
    25th
    $92,190
    50th (median)
    $120,540
    75th
    $149,030
    90th
    $156,310

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 178% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $167,300
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $161,850
    California $156,290

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $106,790
    Software Developers $132,590
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,880
    Computer Systems Analysts $100,950
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,690
    Data Scientists $91,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Bakersfield, CA is $57.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 14.5% below the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $84,780 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,190.