Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for computer and information research scientists is $61.72 an hour ($128,370 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($140,300). North Carolina ranks 21st of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer and information research scientists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.62 | $82,410 |
| 25% of workers | $51.93 | $108,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.72 | $128,370 |
| 75% of workers | $78.32 | $162,910 |
| 90% of workers | $87.52 | $182,050 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $136,990 | 90 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $128,370 | 280 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $102,630 | 110 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $134,710 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $60,120 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $106,850 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $104,850 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $95,230 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $100,390 |
| Information Security Analysts | $131,540 |
| Computer Network Architects | $127,320 |
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