State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Massachusetts vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Massachusetts, $170,510. After cost-of-living, the gap is 19.2% — not 17.3%.
Nominal pay gap
-17.3%
Massachusetts vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-19.2%
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%
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.