State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: New York vs Wisconsin
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn a median of $181,990. In Wisconsin, $166,690. After cost-of-living, the gap is 4.8% — not 9.2%.
Nominal pay gap
+9.2%
New York vs Wisconsin
COL-adjusted gap
-4.8%
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%
Wisconsin
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $166,690
- p25
- $107,040
- p75
- $230,480
- p10
- $74,350
- p90
- —
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 94.1
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.