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