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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Oklahoma

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 23, 2026

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$93,100
Mean annual$99,480
Range (10th to 90th)$71,930 to $136,340
Oklahoma employment590
State vs national-36.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Oklahoma computer and information research scientists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$71,93025TH$79,500MEDIAN$93,10075TH$115,92090TH$136,340

The middle 50% of workers earn between $79,500 and $115,920, with a median of $93,100.

Real disclosed salaries

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 7 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $85,500. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry3$85,500
Level II — qualified3$85,000
Level IV — fully competent1$109,616

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings. Click a company for its full H-1B salary breakdown.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
University of OklahomaPostdoctoral Research Associate2$80,167
ABB Inc.Senior Engineer - Signal Processing1$109,616
Gitwit Creative, LLCUX Researcher1$85,000
Hearts for HearingApplied Research Scientist1$83,699
Senslytics CorporationDirector of AI Research & Strategy1$125,000
THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSAPOSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE1$85,500

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA
    $85,500
    TULSAWage Level IDecided Jun 23, 2026I-200-26166-013551
  • Applied Research Scientist at Hearts for Hearing
    $83,699
    Oklahoma CityWage Level IIDecided Apr 20, 2026I-200-26103-785151
  • Research Associate at University of Oklahoma
    $90,333
    NormanWage Level IDecided Apr 8, 2026I-200-26091-748452
  • Director of AI Research & Strategy at Senslytics Corporation
    $125,000
    Oklahoma CityWage Level IIDecided Jan 26, 2026I-200-26016-566296
  • Senior Engineer - Signal Processing at ABB Inc.
    $109,616
    BARTLESVILLEWage Level IVDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-373285
  • UX Researcher at Gitwit Creative, LLC
    $85,000
    TulsaWage Level IIDecided Jun 10, 2025I-200-25154-047011
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Oklahoma
    $70,000
    NormanWage Level IDecided Mar 5, 2026I-200-26057-667505

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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Pay by industry

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma, by industry

Median offered wage across 7 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $85,500.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma3$85,500
Technology and softwareGitwit Creative, LLC2$105,000
HealthcareHearts for Hearing1$83,699
ManufacturingABB Inc.1$109,616

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Oklahoma over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Oklahoma2023 to 2025
$90,6002023$92,5802024$93,1002025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Master's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Technical

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.

  2. 02

    Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.

  3. 03

    Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.

  4. 04

    Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.

  5. 05

    Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.

  6. 06

    Design computers and the software that runs them.

  7. 07

    Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.

  8. 08

    Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+19.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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How Computer and Information Research Scientists pay compares nationally

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma is $93,100.
How does Oklahoma compare to the national median for Computer and Information Research Scientists?
The Oklahoma median is -36.5% versus the BLS national figure of $146,718.
What is the salary range for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oklahoma?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $71,930 and the 90th-percentile at $136,340, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Computer and Information Research Scientists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 19.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Computer and Information Research Scientists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.

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Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.