State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Illinois vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Illinois, $136,540. After cost-of-living, the gap is 31.5% — not 33.8%.
Nominal pay gap
-33.8%
Illinois vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-31.5%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Illinois
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $136,540
- p25
- $104,340
- p75
- $170,390
- p10
- $49,190
- p90
- $243,360
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 100.0
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -53%
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.