State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Colorado vs Texas

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Colorado earn a median of $133,160. In Texas, $121,210. After cost-of-living, the gap is 3.5% — not 9.9%.

Nominal pay gap

+9.9%

Colorado vs Texas

COL-adjusted gap

+3.5%

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): +500%

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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.