Research Data Specialist I
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $6,955 to $8,706 | $83,460 to $104,472 |
| L | $7,165 to $8,970 | $85,980 to $107,640 |
Representation
Service Employees International Union, Local 1000 represents Bargaining Unit R01, Administrative, Financial and Staff Services.
Where these jobs are
436 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health Care Services | 58 |
| Department of Social Services | 39 |
| Public Health, California Department of | 26 |
| Department of Transportation | 26 |
| Employment Development Department | 23 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Operations Research Analysts across all California employers was $102,100 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $83,460 to $107,640 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)
- Footnote 29 Identifies classes excluded from collective bargaining for Department of Finance and State Controller's Office employees only.