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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Computer and Information Research Scientists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $121,530 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,680 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 24% below the CA statewide median of $159,100. It ranks #23 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTS · SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · SAN DIEGO-CHULA VISTA-CARLSBAD, CA · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$82,220P25$96,180MEDIAN$121,530P75$156,480P90$195,190
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$82,200P25$103,570MEDIAN$140,300P75$188,700P90$230,630
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN SAN DIEGO · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES

Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.

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Questions

What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in San Diego?

The BLS median is $121,530 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,680 jobs pay between $96,180 and $156,480. The 10th percentile is $82,220 and the 90th is $195,190.

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

That is 13% below the U.S. median of $140,300 and 24% below the CA statewide median of $159,100. It ranks #23 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).

Which employers pay Computer and Information Research Scientists the most in San Diego?

Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Amazon ($170,900), University Of California, San Diego ($84,440). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.

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.