State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Alabama vs New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Alabama, $117,870. After cost-of-living, the gap is 21.3% — not 35.2%.
Nominal pay gap
-35.2%
Alabama vs New York
COL-adjusted gap
-21.3%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Alabama
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $117,870
- p25
- $80,600
- p75
- $149,800
- p10
- $63,290
- p90
- $174,030
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 88.8
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -20%
New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $181,990
- p25
- $133,350
- p75
- $280,710
- p10
- $95,260
- p90
- $314,130
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 107.9
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -19%
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.