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California / Employment Development Department / Research Data Analyst I

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Research Data Analyst I

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

35 employees hold this title in Employment Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $66,063, below the department median of $74,086.

Employees
35
Total payroll
$1.9M
Role median
$66,063
Agency median
$74,086
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1$81,212+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 35 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Research Data Analyst I pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Social Science Research Assistantsabout 5,300 people is $60,250. Employment Development Department pays a median base salary of $80,612 for this role, 34% above that figureabout the 71st percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Employment Development Department sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$38,060
$41,670
$60,250
$84,990
$117,070
Employment Development Department median · $80,612

The bar is the range of annual wages for Social Science Research Assistants across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Employment Development Department’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Social Science Research Assistantsabout 30,640 people is $61,990. Employment Development Department’s median base salary is 30% above that national figure, about the 77th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$38,090
$48,620
$61,990
$77,760
$102,070
Employment Development Department median · $80,612

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 83 of 99 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Employment Development Department is $76,480, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Research Data Analyst I is held in 37 California departments. In Employment Development Department, the median of $66,063 ranks #14 of 37.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Research Data Analyst I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Research Data Analyst beyond California

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $79,409 ranks #1 of 2. See Research Data Analyst across all of California

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Missouri
$36,262 · 220

Median total compensation for comparable Research Data Analyst roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Melanie Bautista

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$80,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Orange
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729730
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$81,212

Melanie Bautista is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,212. Union affiliation: R01.

Robert Lee

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$80,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Orange
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729005
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$81,212

Robert Lee is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,212. Union affiliation: R01.

Ashley Carter

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$80,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729007
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$81,212

At Employment Development Department, Ashley Carter serves as a Research Data Analyst I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,212. Union affiliation: R01.

Susan Garner

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$80,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729737
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$81,212

Susan Garner holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,212. They are represented by R01.

Awad Nasim

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$80,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729742
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$81,212

Awad Nasim is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,212. Union affiliation: R01.

Olga Perez

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$80,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Los Angeles
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729072
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$81,212

Olga Perez works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Olga earned $81,212 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Ava Williams

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$81,212
Base pay
$80,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,212
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729025
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$81,212

Ava Williams is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,212. They are represented by R01.

Daniela Mocan

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$79,677
Base pay
$78,119
Overtime
$959
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,677
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729081
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$79,677

Daniela Mocan works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Daniela earned $79,677 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Christina Barron

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$76,480
Base pay
$75,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,480
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,594
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729763
Salary Total
$6,396
Total Pay
$76,480

Christina Barron is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,480. They are represented by R01.

Nicolle Stone

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$74,558
Base pay
$73,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,558
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Santa Clara
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,401
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729740
Salary Total
$6,209
Total Pay
$74,558

Nicolle Stone works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Nicolle earned $74,558 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Amanda Defazio

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$72,057
Base pay
$71,407
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,057
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,333
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803055729704
Salary Total
$6,143
Total Pay
$72,057

Amanda Defazio works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $72,057 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Luis Rios

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$69,966
Base pay
$69,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,966
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Fresno
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,126
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729728
Salary Total
$5,942
Total Pay
$69,966

Luis Rios is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,966. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Junwei Li

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$69,050
Base pay
$68,450
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,050
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Alameda

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,095
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729706
Salary Total
$5,912
Total Pay
$69,050

Junwei Li works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Junwei earned $69,050 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Haden Dover

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$67,938
Base pay
$67,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,938
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,095
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729729
Salary Total
$5,912
Total Pay
$67,938

Haden Dover is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,938. Union affiliation: R01.

Ronald Her

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$67,134
Base pay
$66,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,134
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,805
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729700
Salary Total
$5,631
Total Pay
$67,134

Ronald Her works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Ronald earned $67,134 in 2025. They are represented by R01.

Lamar Alexander

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$66,197
Base pay
$65,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,197
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,770
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729747
Salary Total
$5,597
Total Pay
$66,197

At Employment Development Department, Lamar Alexander serves as a Research Data Analyst I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,197. Union affiliation: R01.

Alexander Fernando

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$66,063
Base pay
$65,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,805
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729770
Salary Total
$5,631
Total Pay
$66,063

Alexander Fernando is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,063. Union affiliation: R01.

Bhavna Murthy

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$66,063
Base pay
$65,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,805
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729743
Salary Total
$5,631
Total Pay
$66,063

Bhavna Murthy holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,063. They are represented by R01.

Kailun Tan

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$66,063
Base pay
$65,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,805
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729759
Salary Total
$5,631
Total Pay
$66,063

At Employment Development Department, Kailun Tan serves as a Research Data Analyst I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,063. They are represented by R01.

Darlene Medrano

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2023 total comp
$61,767
Base pay
$59,297
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,767
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,212
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803055729704
Salary Total
$5,212
Total Pay
$61,767

Darlene Medrano holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $61,767. They are represented by R01.

Catherine Tiqui

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$61,343
Base pay
$60,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,343
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,529
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729761
Salary Total
$5,363
Total Pay
$61,343

At Employment Development Department, Catherine Tiqui serves as a Research Data Analyst I. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,343. Union affiliation: R01.

Brandon Ceniceros

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$56,319
Base pay
$55,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,319
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Shasta
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,842
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729771
Salary Total
$4,697
Total Pay
$56,319

Brandon Ceniceros is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,319. Union affiliation: R01.

Brett Skinner

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$51,597
Base pay
$48,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,597
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Mendocino
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,805
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729727
Salary Total
$5,631
Total Pay
$51,597

Brett Skinner works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Brett earned $51,597 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Margaret Robinson

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$47,390
Base pay
$47,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,390
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,922
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729059
Salary Total
$6,714
Total Pay
$47,390

Margaret Robinson works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Margaret earned $47,390 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Alyssa Bonillas

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$45,266
Base pay
$41,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,266
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
San Joaquin

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,636
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729769
Salary Total
$5,467
Total Pay
$45,266

Alyssa Bonillas works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Alyssa earned $45,266 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Hemalatha Ramakrishna

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$44,903
Base pay
$44,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,903
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,529
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729711
Salary Total
$5,363
Total Pay
$44,903

Hemalatha Ramakrishna is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,903. Union affiliation: R01.

Amy Lee

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$44,606
Base pay
$44,011
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,606
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,469
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803795729733
Salary Total
$4,335
Total Pay
$44,606

Amy Lee is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,606. They are represented by R01.

Sruthi Kasturi

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$32,484
Base pay
$32,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,484
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,529
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729707
Salary Total
$5,363
Total Pay
$32,484

Sruthi Kasturi holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,484. They are represented by R01.

Kayla Toy

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2023 total comp
$20,796
Base pay
$20,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,796
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$4,819
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729706
Salary Total
$4,590
Total Pay
$20,796

Kayla Toy holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,796. Union affiliation: R01.

Cristian Alvarez

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2024 total comp
$16,502
Base pay
$16,302
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,502
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,212
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729769
Salary Total
$5,212
Total Pay
$16,502

Cristian Alvarez holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,502. They are represented by R01.

Sidra Akhtar

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$12,698
Base pay
$12,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12,698
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,529
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729765
Salary Total
$5,363
Total Pay
$12,698

Sidra Akhtar works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Sidra earned $12,698 in 2025. Union affiliation: R01.

Soha Qureshi

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$6,765
Base pay
$6,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$347
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,765
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,919
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729765
Salary Total
$5,919
Total Pay
$6,765

Soha Qureshi is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,765. Union affiliation: R01.

Tracey Tran

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2025 total comp
$6,438
Base pay
$6,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,438
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$5,529
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729713
Salary Total
$5,363
Total Pay
$6,438

Tracey Tran works as a Research Data Analyst I for Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. Tracey earned $6,438 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Diane Disharoon

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2024 total comp
$59
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$59
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,032
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729946
Salary Total
$6,032
Total Pay
$59

Diane Disharoon holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $59. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Frances Gines

Research Data Analyst I/Employment Development Department

2024 total comp
$1
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R01
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$6,524
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
2803075729079
Salary Total
$6,524
Total Pay
$1

Frances Gines is a Research Data Analyst I at Employment Development Department. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $1. Union affiliation: R01.