State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Louisiana vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Louisiana, $115,210. After cost-of-living, the gap is 34.5% — not 44.1%.
Nominal pay gap
-44.1%
Louisiana vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-34.5%
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%
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.