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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Florida vs Washington

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Washington earn a median of $202,400. In Florida, $119,810. After cost-of-living, the gap is 38.7% — not 40.8%.

Nominal pay gap
-40.8%
Florida vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
-38.7%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Florida

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$119,810
p25
$94,270
p75
$155,420
p10
$73,780
p90
$194,840
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
103.4
Hiring velocity (180d)
+22%
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Washington

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$202,400
p25
$132,240
p75
$234,150
p10
$95,890
p90
$281,050
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
107.0
Hiring velocity (180d)
-35%
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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.