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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro earn a median of $116,650 a year, based on BLS estimates for 490 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 27% below the CA statewide median of $159,100. It ranks #24 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTS · BAKERSFIELD-DELANO, CA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · BAKERSFIELD-DELANO, CA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$87,760P25$95,800MEDIAN$116,650P75$147,180P90$159,700
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$82,200P25$103,570MEDIAN$140,300P75$188,700P90$230,630
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What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Bakersfield?

The BLS median is $116,650 a year (May 2025). Half of the 490 jobs pay between $95,800 and $147,180. The 10th percentile is $87,760 and the 90th is $159,700.

Is Bakersfield a high-paying metro for Computer and Information Research Scientists?

That is 17% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 27% below the CA statewide median of $159,100. It ranks #24 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.