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
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median126,830 USD
Average130,890 USD
Middle 50%95,340 USD - 157,720 USD
Decile range72,210 USD - 194,430 USD
Bottom decile72,210 USD
Top decile194,430 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median122,580 USD
Average126,550 USD
Middle 50%102,300 USD - 144,370 USD
Decile range77,470 USD - 170,730 USD
Bottom decile77,470 USD
Top decile170,730 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median115,660 USD
Average116,670 USD
Middle 50%93,550 USD - 134,760 USD
Decile range59,320 USD - 163,380 USD
Bottom decile59,320 USD
Top decile163,380 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median128,450 USD
Average125,120 USD
Middle 50%106,440 USD - 147,520 USD
Decile range76,720 USD - 164,300 USD
Bottom decile76,720 USD
Top decile164,300 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median144,670 USD
Average150,830 USD
Middle 50%113,370 USD - 183,420 USD
Decile range79,360 USD - N/A
Bottom decile79,360 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median113,520 USD
Average118,220 USD
Middle 50%95,340 USD - 139,370 USD
Decile range81,550 USD - 164,790 USD
Bottom decile81,550 USD
Top decile164,790 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median109,510 USD
Average109,490 USD
Middle 50%90,710 USD - 134,610 USD
Decile range71,550 USD - 152,280 USD
Bottom decile71,550 USD
Top decile152,280 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median130,560 USD
Average127,830 USD
Middle 50%99,970 USD - 155,240 USD
Decile range81,810 USD - 170,810 USD
Bottom decile81,810 USD
Top decile170,810 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2020
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median107,450 USD
Average119,970 USD
Middle 50%90,070 USD - 140,150 USD
Decile range73,070 USD - 185,440 USD
Bottom decile73,070 USD
Top decile185,440 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018
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