Computer and Information Research Scientists in California
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8,440Jobs in California
$168,580Mean annual wage
6th of 35Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $88,920 | $42.75 |
| 25th percentile | $112,170 | $53.93 |
| Median (50th) | $159,100 | $76.49 |
| 75th percentile | $213,630 | $102.71 |
| 90th percentile | $275,320 | $132.36 |
| Mean | $168,580 | $81.05 |
Across 35 states with a published mean, the highest are Oregon ($215,420), New York ($203,370), Washington ($194,360); the lowest are Indiana ($92,800), Oklahoma ($99,480), Georgia ($105,860). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,440 | $168,580 | $159,100 |
| Arizona | 360 | $152,580 | $129,760 |
| Nevada | 80 | $142,800 | $134,310 |
| Oregon | 730 | $215,420 | $206,220 |