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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Oregon vs Texas

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Texas, $121,210. After cost-of-living, the gap is 59.8% — not 70.1%.

Nominal pay gap
+70.1%
Oregon vs Texas
COL-adjusted gap
+59.8%
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%
See full breakdown for Oregon

Texas

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Median
$121,210
p25
$85,010
p75
$162,760
p10
$65,480
p90
$204,250
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
97.1
Hiring velocity (180d)
-38%
See full breakdown for Texas

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.