May 2025 OEWS estimate
Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $218,420, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$218,420
Mean annual salary
$216,560
Employment estimate
2,210
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $218,420 |
| Mean annual salary | $216,560 |
| 10th percentile | $133,270 |
| 25th percentile | $171,990 |
| 50th percentile | $218,420 |
| 75th percentile | $270,170 |
| 90th percentile | $310,190 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $218,420
- U.S. median
- $140,300
- Difference
- 55.7%
What the data shows
- Computer and Information Research Scientists in San Jose, CA earn 55.7% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $171,990–$270,170.
- BLS estimates employment at 2,210 workers in this metro area.