State comparison · 2025
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Oregon vs Texas
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%
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%
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.