Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in Bakersfield-Delano, CA
- Middle 50%
- $95,800–$147,180
- vs U.S. median
- -17%
- Metro rank
- #24 of 29
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.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE490 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in other CA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $218,420 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $171,440 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $155,960 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $121,530 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $112,050 |
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Questions
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.
How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make an hour in Bakersfield?
About $56.08 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $116,650 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $46.06–$70.76 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.