State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New York vs Rhode Island
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Rhode Island, $121,470. After cost-of-living, the gap is 42% — not 49.8%.
Nominal pay gap
+49.8%
New York vs Rhode Island
COL-adjusted gap
+42%
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%
Rhode Island
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $121,470
- p25
- $102,790
- p75
- $154,460
- p10
- $91,230
- p90
- $170,680
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 102.3
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- +100%
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.