State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New Jersey vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In New Jersey, $140,840. After cost-of-living, the gap is 35.1% — not 31.7%.
Nominal pay gap
-31.7%
New Jersey vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-35.1%
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%
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.