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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: California vs Oregon

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In California, $159,100. After cost-of-living, the gap is 27.9% — not 22.8%.

Nominal pay gap
-22.8%
California vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-27.9%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

California

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$159,100
p25
$112,170
p75
$213,630
p10
$88,920
p90
$275,320
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
110.7
Hiring velocity (180d)
-6%
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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.