State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: North Carolina vs Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In North Carolina, $128,370. After cost-of-living, the gap is 31.7% — not 37.8%.
Nominal pay gap
-37.8%
North Carolina vs Oregon
COL-adjusted gap
-31.7%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
North Carolina
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $128,370
- p25
- $108,010
- p75
- $162,910
- p10
- $82,410
- p90
- $182,050
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 94.3
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -18%
Oregon
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $206,220
- p25
- $169,240
- p75
- $278,150
- p10
- $117,570
- p90
- $351,690
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 103.4
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -33%
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.