Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $123,940 -12% vs national
Median hourly $59.59
10th percentile $82,060
90th percentile $159,760
Employed locally 140
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,060
    25th
    $95,530
    50th (median)
    $123,940
    75th
    $154,650
    90th
    $159,760

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 144% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 44% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $136,760
    Computer User Support Specialists $66,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $92,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,880
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,210
    Data Scientists $105,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Riverside, CA is $59.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Riverside, CA is 12% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $82,060 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,530.