State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Hawaii vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Hawaii, $134,350. After cost-of-living, the gap is 38.8% — not 34.9%.
Nominal pay gap
-34.9%
Hawaii vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-38.8%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Hawaii
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $134,350
- p25
- $112,840
- p75
- $143,020
- p10
- $90,960
- p90
- $165,690
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 110.0
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.