State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Arizona vs Oregon
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%
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.