State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Oregon vs South Carolina
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In South Carolina, $126,980. After cost-of-living, the gap is 47.2% — not 62.4%.
Nominal pay gap
+62.4%
Oregon vs South Carolina
COL-adjusted gap
+47.2%
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%
South Carolina
Computer and Information Research Scientists
- Median
- $126,980
- p25
- $101,880
- p75
- $136,990
- p10
- $84,200
- p90
- $161,180
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 93.7
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.