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Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary by State (2024)

Compare Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries across 38 states

$131,366
National Average (Median)
$221,990
Highest: Washington
$82,860
Lowest: Kentucky

Top 5 Highest-Paying States

#1
Washington
$221,990
#2
New York
$197,390
#3
Oregon
$180,010
#4
New Mexico
$178,120
#5
West Virginia
$170,750

Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in All 38 States

# State Median Salary Mean Salary Employment
1 Washington $221,990 $204,290 2,590
2 New York $197,390 $201,790 1,320
3 Oregon $180,010 $211,010 660
4 New Mexico $178,120 $178,400 N/A
5 West Virginia $170,750 $187,000 50
6 Massachusetts $166,910 $175,700 1,800
7 Wisconsin $166,690 $171,150 30
8 Idaho $161,130 $162,410 N/A
9 California $156,290 $163,890 8,570
10 Virginia $153,340 $159,480 3,150
11 New Jersey $146,290 $147,070 1,110
12 Maryland $141,540 $143,220 2,750
13 Hawaii $140,150 $140,140 90
14 Ohio $135,640 $130,930 270
15 Illinois $135,120 $129,370 350
16 Minnesota $131,770 $135,220 50
17 Pennsylvania $128,960 $128,790 400
18 Arizona $128,520 $158,100 420
19 Connecticut $128,180 $129,200 N/A
20 North Carolina $124,490 $132,560 790
21 South Carolina $120,970 $118,120 440
22 Rhode Island $118,870 $124,170 490
23 New Hampshire $117,730 $138,460 130
24 Florida $117,250 $122,610 1,090
25 Nebraska $116,600 $117,740 30
26 Colorado $111,930 $133,180 N/A
27 Louisiana $111,880 $111,260 100
28 Missouri $109,910 $125,930 380
29 Mississippi $108,560 $111,360 280
30 Alabama $108,180 $109,020 540
31 Michigan $105,960 $114,760 300
32 Tennessee $105,680 $103,690 N/A
33 Texas $101,990 $115,880 2,800
34 Utah $94,830 $103,600 870
35 Oklahoma $92,580 $98,010 590
36 Georgia $89,270 $98,640 700
37 Indiana $83,590 $90,620 700
38 Kentucky $82,860 $94,160 90

Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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