Best Paying Industries for Computer and Information Research Scientists
$140,910
National Median Salary
46
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Publishing Industries | $237,990 | +68.9% | 2,380 |
| 2 | Software Publishers | $237,990 | +68.9% | 2,360 |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $232,120 | +64.7% | — |
| 4 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $232,120 | +64.7% | — |
| 5 | Communications Equipment Manufacturing | $221,650 | +57.3% | 30 |
| 6 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $218,500 | +55.1% | 1,070 |
| 7 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) | $206,110 | +46.3% | — |
| 8 | Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $193,430 | +37.3% | 340 |
| 9 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | $179,390 | +27.3% | 90 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $174,850 | +24.1% | 400 |
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