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Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in California

Based on 9K+ workers in California

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (CA)

$156,290

$75.139/hr

vs National Average

$131,937

+18.5% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$83K

9K employed in California

Salary Distribution — Computer and Information Research Scientist in California

Computer and Information Research Scientist (CA) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$83,100
25th percentile$106,080
Median (50th percentile)$156,290
75th percentile$202,260

Historical Salary Trend — Computer and Information Research Scientist in California vs National

Historical Computer and Information Research Scientist (California vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$177,770
2023$175,530
2024$156,290
Historical salary trend for Computer and Information Research Scientist in California
YearCalifornia MedianNational Median
2022$177,770$120,162
2023$175,530$127,853
2024$156,290$131,937

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