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Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for computer and information research scientists is $67.45 an hour ($140,300 a year). About 37,200 people work in this job there.

$67.45Median hourly pay
$103,570–$188,700Middle half of workers, yearly
37,200People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for computer and information research scientists in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$39.52$82,200
25% of workers$49.79$103,570
Half of workers (median)$67.45$140,300
75% of workers$90.72$188,700
90% of workers$110.88$230,630

Best-paying states for computer and information research scientists

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Oregon$206,220730
Washington$202,4002,050
New York$181,9901,950
Massachusetts$170,5101,760
New Mexico$165,690490
California$159,1008,440
Virginia$157,3903,590
Maryland$145,3102,870
District of Columbia$144,190330
New Jersey$140,8401,580

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for computer and information research scientists

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +21.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Software Developers$135,980
Computer User Support Specialists$61,860
Computer Systems Analysts$105,850
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Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99,130
Information Security Analysts$129,180
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$104,300
Computer Network Architects$134,050

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.