State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Oregon vs Rhode Island
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Rhode Island, $121,470. After cost-of-living, the gap is 68% — not 69.8%.
Nominal pay gap
+69.8%
Oregon vs Rhode Island
COL-adjusted gap
+68%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
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%
Rhode Island
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $121,470
- p25
- $102,790
- p75
- $154,460
- p10
- $91,230
- p90
- $170,680
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 102.3
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- +100%
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.