State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Michigan vs New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Michigan, $82,590. After cost-of-living, the gap is 49.1% — not 54.6%.
Nominal pay gap
-54.6%
Michigan vs New York
COL-adjusted gap
-49.1%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Michigan
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $82,590
- p25
- $82,590
- p75
- $133,350
- p10
- $66,700
- p90
- $159,500
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 96.2
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -12%
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.