Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson

In Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD), the median pay for computer and information research scientists is $75.36 an hour ($156,750 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.

$75.36Median hourly pay
$128,860–$183,770Middle half of workers, yearly
1,070People in this job in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($140,300). It is 8% higher than the Maryland median ($145,310).

Pay range for computer and information research scientists in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (MD)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$48.75$101,400
25% of workers$61.95$128,860
Half of workers (median)$75.36$156,750
75% of workers$88.35$183,770
90% of workers$94.74$197,050

Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Maryland metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson (this page)$156,7501,070
Lexington Park$136,660360

Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for computer and information research scientists

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +21.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)

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