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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Arizona vs Oregon

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Arizona, $129,760. After cost-of-living, the gap is 35.4% — not 37.1%.

Nominal pay gap
-37.1%
Arizona vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-35.4%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Arizona

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$129,760
p25
$96,300
p75
$164,960
p10
$62,870
p90
$386,290
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
100.7
Hiring velocity (180d)
+25%
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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%
See full breakdown for Oregon

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.