Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in California

Ranked #6 of 35 · CA

9.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $168,580 ≈ $81/hr
Median annual salary $159,100
Employment 8,440

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $88,920P25 $112,170 Median $159,100P75 $213,630P90 $275,320

About 80% of computer and information research scientistss in California earn between $88,920 and $275,320. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$168,580
U.S. average
$153,930

The mean computer and information research scientists salary in California is $168,580, about 9.5% above the U.S. average ($153,930). That works out to roughly $81/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $218,420 $216,560 2,210
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,880 $173,060 70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $171,440 $175,510 1,670
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $155,960 $159,710 940
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $139,210 $163,410 140
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $137,330 $139,320 150
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $121,530 $132,100 1,680
Bakersfield-Delano, CA $116,650 $122,720 490

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