Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in California
Computer and Information Research Scientists in California earn an average of $168,580 a year. That is $14,650 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $153,930. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $216,560.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for computer and information research scientists by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $153,930 | $74.00 |
| California | $168,580 | $81.05 |
| Oregon | $215,420 | $103.57 |
| Arizona | $152,580 | $73.36 |
| Nevada | $142,800 | $68.65 |
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Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do computer and information research scientists make in California?
The average is $168,580 a year, and the median is $159,100. That is $14,650 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $153,930.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$81.05 an hour on average; the median is $76.49.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($216,560), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($175,510). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA ($119,940).
How does California rank?
California ranks #6 of 35 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.