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Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary by State

Median annual wage from the latest BLS Occupational Employment Statistics release. Hover any state for the cost-of-living adjusted figure. Click to open the full state breakdown.

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Computer and Information Research Scientists — median wage by state

  • Oregon: $206,220, COL-adjusted $199,439
  • Washington: $202,400, COL-adjusted $189,159
  • New York: $181,990, COL-adjusted $168,665
  • Massachusetts: $170,510, COL-adjusted $161,163
  • New Mexico: $165,690, COL-adjusted $179,707
  • California: $159,100, COL-adjusted $143,722
  • Virginia: $157,390, COL-adjusted $155,678
  • Maryland: $145,310, COL-adjusted $138,390
  • District of Columbia: $144,190, COL-adjusted $131,201
  • New Jersey: $140,840, COL-adjusted $129,449
  • Illinois: $136,540, COL-adjusted $136,540
  • New Hampshire: $136,160, COL-adjusted $130,672
  • Minnesota: $135,850, COL-adjusted $137,779
  • Ohio: $135,510, COL-adjusted $146,024
  • Hawaii: $134,350, COL-adjusted $122,136
  • Nevada: $134,310, COL-adjusted $134,310
  • Colorado: $133,160, COL-adjusted $129,156
  • Connecticut: $131,650, COL-adjusted $127,075
  • Pennsylvania: $130,300, COL-adjusted $133,504
  • Arizona: $129,760, COL-adjusted $128,858
  • North Carolina: $128,370, COL-adjusted $136,129
  • Missouri: $127,820, COL-adjusted $140,771
  • South Carolina: $126,980, COL-adjusted $135,518
  • Rhode Island: $121,470, COL-adjusted $118,739
  • Texas: $121,210, COL-adjusted $124,830
  • Florida: $119,810, COL-adjusted $115,870
  • Alabama: $117,870, COL-adjusted $132,736
  • Louisiana: $115,210, COL-adjusted $130,624
  • Mississippi: $109,050, COL-adjusted $125,345
  • Tennessee: $108,830, COL-adjusted $118,422
  • Utah: $94,700, COL-adjusted $95,753
  • Oklahoma: $93,100, COL-adjusted $106,036
  • Georgia: $92,250, COL-adjusted $95,794
  • Indiana: $85,460, COL-adjusted $91,597
  • Michigan: $82,590, COL-adjusted $85,852
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Highest- and lowest-paying states for computer and information research scientists

Ranked by median annual wage from the BLS 2025 release. The full sortable list is above; these are the extremes.

Highest-paying
  1. 1. Oregon$206,220
  2. 2. Washington$202,400
  3. 3. New York$181,990
  4. 4. Massachusetts$170,510
  5. 5. New Mexico$165,690
Lowest-paying
  1. Michigan$82,590
  2. Indiana$85,460
  3. Georgia$92,250
  4. Oklahoma$93,100
  5. Utah$94,700

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in the United States?
The US median wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists is $146,718 per year (BLS, 2025). Half earn more and half earn less.
Which state pays Computer and Information Research Scientists the most?
Oregon pays Computer and Information Research Scientists the most, with a median of $206,220, followed by Washington ($202,400). The lowest median is in Michigan at $82,590.
How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries vary by state?
Computer and Information Research Scientists median pay ranges from $82,590 to $206,220 across the 50 states and DC — a spread largely explained by cost of living and local demand. The table below ranks every state.
Are Computer and Information Research Scientists jobs growing?
BLS projects a +19.9% change in Computer and Information Research Scientists employment from 2024 to 2034 — much faster than average.