Computer and Information Research Scientists
Occupation
$140,910
National Median Salary
$67.74
Median Hourly Wage
38,480
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+30.0%
10 Year Change
$108,360
2014 Median
$140,910
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Computer and Information Research Scientists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing Industries | $237,990 | 2,380 |
| Software Publishers | $237,990 | 2,360 |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $232,120 | — |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $232,120 | — |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $221,650 | 30 |
Top Paying States for Computer and Information Research Scientists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $221,990 | 2,590 |
| New York | $197,390 | 1,320 |
| Oregon | $180,010 | 660 |
| New Mexico | $178,120 | — |
| West Virginia | $170,750 | 50 |
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Publishing Industries
Software Publishers
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing