State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Louisiana vs New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Louisiana, $115,210. After cost-of-living, the gap is 22.6% — not 36.7%.
Nominal pay gap
-36.7%
Louisiana vs New York
COL-adjusted gap
-22.6%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Louisiana
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $115,210
- p25
- $93,040
- p75
- $136,200
- p10
- $80,250
- p90
- $161,120
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 88.2
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -33%
New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $181,990
- p25
- $133,350
- p75
- $280,710
- p10
- $95,260
- p90
- $314,130
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 107.9
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -19%
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.