Computer Science Professor salary in Riverside, CA
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, FY2025. Includes San Bernardino.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,040 |
| 25th | $99,000 |
| 50th (median) | $121,000 |
| 75th | $131,200 |
| 90th | $143,900 |
Cost of living
Riverside's median Computer Science Professor salary of $121,000 is worth about $113,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Riverside = 106.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Riverside, CA area earned a median of $137,390 in May 2025 (190 employed). The H-1B median here is $121,000, 12% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | too few | 6 |
| California State University, San Bernardino | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.