State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Minnesota vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Minnesota, $135,850. After cost-of-living, the gap is 30.9% — not 34.1%.
Nominal pay gap
-34.1%
Minnesota vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-30.9%
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%
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.