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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Massachusetts vs New York

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Massachusetts, $170,510. After cost-of-living, the gap is 4.4% — not 6.3%.

Nominal pay gap
-6.3%
Massachusetts vs New York
COL-adjusted gap
-4.4%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Massachusetts

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$170,510
p25
$119,950
p75
$214,110
p10
$77,160
p90
$233,340
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
105.8
Hiring velocity (180d)
-39%
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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%
See full breakdown for New York

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.