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Where Computer and Information Research Scientists Pays Above the National Average

$140,910
National Median Salary
13
States Pay Above Average
58
Industries Pay Above Average

States Where Computer and Information Research Scientists Earns a Premium

These 13 states pay Computer and Information Research Scientistss above the national median of $140,910.

Rank State Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Washington $221,990 +57.5% 2,590
2 New York $197,390 +40.1% 1,320
3 Oregon $180,010 +27.7% 660
4 New Mexico $178,120 +26.4% —
5 West Virginia $170,750 +21.2% 50
6 Massachusetts $166,910 +18.5% 1,800
7 Wisconsin $166,690 +18.3% 30
8 Idaho $161,130 +14.3% —
9 California $156,290 +10.9% 8,570
10 District of Columbia $153,630 +9.0% 330
11 Virginia $153,340 +8.8% 3,150
12 New Jersey $146,290 +3.8% 1,110
13 Maryland $141,540 +0.4% 2,750

Industries Where Computer and Information Research Scientists Earns a Premium

These 58 industries pay Computer and Information Research Scientistss above the national median.

Rank Industry Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Publishing Industries $237,990 +68.9% 2,380
2 Publishing Industries $237,990 +68.9% 2,380
3 Software Publishers $237,990 +68.9% 2,360
4 Software Publishers $237,990 +68.9% 2,360
5 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $232,120 +64.7% —
6 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $232,120 +64.7% —
7 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $232,120 +64.7% —
8 Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) $232,120 +64.7% —
9 Communications Equipment Manufacturing $221,650 +57.3% 30
10 Communications Equipment Manufacturing $221,650 +57.3% 30
11 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $218,500 +55.1% 1,070
12 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $218,500 +55.1% 1,070
13 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $218,500 +55.1% 1,070
14 Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services $218,500 +55.1% 1,070
15 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) $206,110 +46.3% —
16 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only) $206,110 +46.3% —
17 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services $193,430 +37.3% 340
18 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services $193,430 +37.3% 340
19 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services $193,430 +37.3% 340
20 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services $193,430 +37.3% 340
21 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $179,390 +27.3% 90
22 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $179,390 +27.3% 90
23 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $174,850 +24.1% 400
24 Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods $174,850 +24.1% 400
25 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $172,590 +22.5% 1,480
26 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $172,590 +22.5% 1,480
27 Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $172,590 +22.5% 530
28 Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $172,590 +22.5% 530
29 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $172,500 +22.4% 320
30 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $172,500 +22.4% 320
31 Computer Systems Design and Related Services $166,620 +18.2% 5,200
32 Computer Systems Design and Related Services $166,620 +18.2% 5,200
33 Telecommunications $166,080 +17.9% 280
34 Telecommunications $166,080 +17.9% 280
35 Telecommunications $166,080 +17.9% 280
36 Telecommunications $166,080 +17.9% 280
37 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $161,850 +14.9% 90
38 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $161,850 +14.9% 90
39 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $161,850 +14.9% 90
40 Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities $161,850 +14.9% 90
41 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $161,850 +14.9% 310
42 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $161,850 +14.9% 310
43 Management of Companies and Enterprises $160,820 +14.1% 540
44 Management of Companies and Enterprises $160,820 +14.1% 540
45 Management of Companies and Enterprises $160,820 +14.1% 540
46 Management of Companies and Enterprises $160,820 +14.1% 540
47 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $156,830 +11.3% 1,090
48 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $156,830 +11.3% 1,090
49 Engineering Services $156,830 +11.3% 1,040
50 Engineering Services $156,830 +11.3% 1,040
51 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $153,430 +8.9% 7,890
52 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $153,430 +8.9% 7,890
53 Employment Services $153,080 +8.6% 370
54 Employment Services $153,080 +8.6% 370
55 Scientific Research and Development Services $152,980 +8.6% 8,020
56 Scientific Research and Development Services $152,980 +8.6% 8,020
57 Machinery Manufacturing $152,360 +8.1% 40
58 Machinery Manufacturing $152,360 +8.1% 40
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