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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New York vs North Carolina

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In North Carolina, $128,370. After cost-of-living, the gap is 23.9% — not 41.8%.

Nominal pay gap
+41.8%
New York vs North Carolina
COL-adjusted gap
+23.9%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

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%
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North Carolina

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$128,370
p25
$108,010
p75
$162,910
p10
$82,410
p90
$182,050
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
94.3
Hiring velocity (180d)
-18%
See full breakdown for North Carolina

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.