Profession
Computer and Information Research Scientists
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median140,300 USD
Average153,930 USD
Middle 50%103,570 USD - 188,700 USD
Decile range82,200 USD - 230,630 USD
Bottom decile82,200 USD
Top decile230,630 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median117,870 USD
Average124,970 USD
Middle 50%80,600 USD - 149,800 USD
Decile range63,290 USD - 174,030 USD
Bottom decile63,290 USD
Top decile174,030 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median129,760 USD
Average152,580 USD
Middle 50%96,300 USD - 164,960 USD
Decile range62,870 USD - 386,290 USD
Bottom decile62,870 USD
Top decile386,290 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median159,100 USD
Average168,580 USD
Middle 50%112,170 USD - 213,630 USD
Decile range88,920 USD - 275,320 USD
Bottom decile88,920 USD
Top decile275,320 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median133,160 USD
Average146,790 USD
Middle 50%107,090 USD - 166,820 USD
Decile range84,660 USD - 215,090 USD
Bottom decile84,660 USD
Top decile215,090 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median131,650 USD
Average133,580 USD
Middle 50%131,650 USD - 131,650 USD
Decile range129,690 USD - 131,650 USD
Bottom decile129,690 USD
Top decile131,650 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median144,190 USD
Average148,690 USD
Middle 50%121,180 USD - 185,220 USD
Decile range100,010 USD - 196,640 USD
Bottom decile100,010 USD
Top decile196,640 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median119,810 USD
Average128,620 USD
Middle 50%94,270 USD - 155,420 USD
Decile range73,780 USD - 194,840 USD
Bottom decile73,780 USD
Top decile194,840 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2025
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median92,250 USD
Average105,860 USD
Middle 50%84,450 USD - 118,060 USD
Decile range73,780 USD - 153,630 USD
Bottom decile73,780 USD
Top decile153,630 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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🇺🇸 United StatesComputer and Information Research Scientists