State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New York vs Virginia
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Virginia, $157,390. After cost-of-living, the gap is 8.3% — not 15.6%.
Nominal pay gap
+15.6%
New York vs Virginia
COL-adjusted gap
+8.3%
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%
Virginia
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $157,390
- p25
- $124,780
- p75
- $207,480
- p10
- $96,300
- p90
- $230,630
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 101.1
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -45%
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.