State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Minnesota vs New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Minnesota, $135,850. After cost-of-living, the gap is 18.3% — not 25.4%.
Nominal pay gap
-25.4%
Minnesota vs New York
COL-adjusted gap
-18.3%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Minnesota
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $135,850
- p25
- $118,870
- p75
- $158,830
- p10
- $83,920
- p90
- $174,740
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 98.6
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -33%
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.