State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: California vs Texas

Computer and Information Research Scientists in California earn a median of $159,100. In Texas, $121,210. After cost-of-living, the gap is 15.1% — not 31.3%.

Nominal pay gap

+31.3%

California vs Texas

COL-adjusted gap

+15.1%

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): +364%

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Texas

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median: $121,210
p25: $85,010
p75: $162,760
p10: $65,480
p90: $204,250
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average: 97.1
Hiring velocity (180d): +226%

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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.