State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New York vs Texas
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Texas, $121,210. After cost-of-living, the gap is 35.1% — not 50.1%.
Nominal pay gap
+50.1%
New York vs Texas
COL-adjusted gap
+35.1%
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%
Texas
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $121,210
- p25
- $85,010
- p75
- $162,760
- p10
- $65,480
- p90
- $204,250
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 97.1
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -38%
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.