State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Colorado vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Colorado, $133,160. After cost-of-living, the gap is 35.2% — not 35.4%.
Nominal pay gap
-35.4%
Colorado vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-35.2%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Colorado
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $133,160
- p25
- $107,090
- p75
- $166,820
- p10
- $84,660
- p90
- $215,090
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 103.1
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -82%
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.