State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Alabama vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Alabama, $117,870. After cost-of-living, the gap is 33.4% — not 42.8%.
Nominal pay gap
-42.8%
Alabama vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-33.4%
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%
Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $206,220
- p25
- $169,240
- p75
- $278,150
- p10
- $117,570
- p90
- $351,690
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 103.4
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -33%
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.