Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $161,850 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $77.81
10th percentile $76,260
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,260
    25th
    $118,040
    50th (median)
    $161,850
    75th
    $217,430

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 172% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 72% 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
    California $156,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $149,070

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $102,430
    Software Developers $141,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $109,100
    Computer Systems Analysts $122,310
    Data Scientists $98,460
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $102,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Sacramento, CA is $77.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $123.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Sacramento, CA is 14.9% above 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $76,260 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,040.