DOL Median (California)
$190,650
vs National
+47.2%
National: $129,561BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$137,653
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$190,650
+47.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$129,561
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in California earns $190,650 in nominal terms, which is 47.2% above the national average of $129,561. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $137,653 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| GoodLeap, LLC | $250,000 | 1 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $189,698 | 4 |
| Activision Blizzard Media LLC | $181,300 | 2 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $175,750 | 5 |
| Leland Stanford Jr. Univ/SLAC National Accelerator Lab | $80,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists
Reston, VA · $280,000Los Gatos, CA · $250,000ITHACA, NY · $208,000Menlo Park, CA · $200,000Foster City, CA · $181,300Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Computer and Information Research Scientists make in California?
The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in California is $190,650 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Computer and Information Research Scientists?
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in California earns 47.2% more than the national median of $129,561, or $137,653 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.