State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Michigan vs Washington
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Washington earn a median of $202,400. In Michigan, $82,590. After cost-of-living, the gap is 54.6% — not 59.2%.
Nominal pay gap
-59.2%
Michigan vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
-54.6%
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%
Washington
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $202,400
- p25
- $132,240
- p75
- $234,150
- p10
- $95,890
- p90
- $281,050
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 107.0
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -35%
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.