Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $191,880 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $92.25
10th percentile $117,020
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,190
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $117,020
    25th
    $158,590
    50th (median)
    $191,880
    75th
    $220,750

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 122% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 22% 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
    Albuquerque, NM $180,520

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $149,070

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $208,270
    Computer Occupations, All Other $168,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $160,800
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $165,700
    Data Scientists $173,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $80,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in San Jose, CA is $92.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $149.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in San Jose, CA is 36.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $117,020 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $158,590.