Computer and Information Research Scientists in California

Local pay for computer and information research scientists in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 15-1221

$159,100

median pay, California

8,440

employed in California

+13.4%

vs U.S. median

+19.7%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What computer and information research scientists earn in California

California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of computer and information research scientists in California earn between $112,170 and $213,630 a year; the U.S. median is $140,300.

$88,920

P10

$112,170

P25

$159,100

MEDIAN

$213,630

P75

$275,320

P90

Pay by metro in California

$218,420

$171,880

$171,440

$155,960

$139,210

$137,330

$121,530

$116,650

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