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State comparison · 2025

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary: Oregon vs Washington

Occupation

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon earn a median of $206,220. In Washington, $202,400. After cost-of-living, the gap is 5.4% — not 1.9%.

Nominal pay gap
+1.9%
Oregon vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
+5.4%
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

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%
See full breakdown for Washington

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.