State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Ohio vs Washington
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Washington earn a median of $202,400. In Ohio, $135,510. After cost-of-living, the gap is 22.8% — not 33%.
Nominal pay gap
-33%
Ohio vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
-22.8%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
Ohio
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $135,510
- p25
- $96,330
- p75
- $157,710
- p10
- $44,920
- p90
- $173,510
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 92.8
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -80%
Washington
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $202,400
- p25
- $132,240
- p75
- $234,150
- p10
- $95,890
- p90
- $281,050
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 107.0
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -35%
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.