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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New York vs Utah

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Utah, $94,700. After cost-of-living, the gap is 76.1% — not 92.2%.

Nominal pay gap
+92.2%
New York vs Utah
COL-adjusted gap
+76.1%
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%
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Utah

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$94,700
p25
$77,940
p75
$126,920
p10
$72,990
p90
$169,890
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
98.9
Hiring velocity (180d)
-57%
See full breakdown for Utah

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.