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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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median131,490 USD
Average142,650 USD
Middle 50%99,140 USD - 164,280 USD
Decile range74,210 USD - N/A
Bottom decile74,210 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median119,770 USD
Average118,390 USD
Middle 50%96,010 USD - 130,070 USD
Decile range75,570 USD - 156,780 USD
Bottom decile75,570 USD
Top decile156,780 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median141,440 USD
Average148,090 USD
Middle 50%102,440 USD - N/A
Decile range67,970 USD - N/A
Bottom decile67,970 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median102,330 USD
Average110,740 USD
Middle 50%95,710 USD - 124,950 USD
Decile range75,610 USD - 155,190 USD
Bottom decile75,610 USD
Top decile155,190 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median107,730 USD
Average119,200 USD
Middle 50%99,360 USD - 130,590 USD
Decile range84,260 USD - 166,730 USD
Bottom decile84,260 USD
Top decile166,730 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median131,460 USD
Average123,260 USD
Middle 50%80,840 USD - 159,270 USD
Decile range63,570 USD - 179,670 USD
Bottom decile63,570 USD
Top decile179,670 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median126,950 USD
Average132,170 USD
Middle 50%98,630 USD - 163,980 USD
Decile range77,500 USD - 192,770 USD
Bottom decile77,500 USD
Top decile192,770 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median79,810 USD
Average88,480 USD
Middle 50%65,120 USD - 106,770 USD
Decile range61,800 USD - 123,390 USD
Bottom decile61,800 USD
Top decile123,390 USD
🇺🇸 Hawaii2021
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median120,410 USD
Average110,210 USD
Middle 50%92,350 USD - 123,510 USD
Decile range74,240 USD - 127,110 USD
Bottom decile74,240 USD
Top decile127,110 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesComputer and Information Research Scientists