Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Computer and Information Research Scientists in California earn a median salary of $146,937 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.3% vs the national median of $140,910. An estimated 7,930 computer and information research scientists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $109,660 to $191,880 depending on location.
$146,937
Avg median salary in California
$191,880
Highest paying metro
$109,660
Lowest paying metro
7,930
Employed in California
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Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $191,880 | $158,590 | $220,750 | 2,190 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $171,880 | $131,810 | $198,950 | 70 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,820 | $120,140 | $213,400 | 1,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $161,850 | $118,040 | $217,430 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $149,070 | $99,720 | $180,330 | 1,120 |
| San Diego, CA | $124,790 | $83,620 | $153,110 | 1,570 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,940 | $95,530 | $154,650 | 140 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $120,540 | $92,190 | $149,030 | 480 |
| Oxnard, CA | $109,660 | $86,990 | $137,010 | 350 |