State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New Jersey vs New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In New Jersey, $140,840. After cost-of-living, the gap is 23.3% — not 22.6%.
Nominal pay gap
-22.6%
New Jersey vs New York
COL-adjusted gap
-23.3%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
New Jersey
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $140,840
- p25
- $107,860
- p75
- $170,890
- p10
- $85,780
- p90
- $209,850
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 108.8
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -34%
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.