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 States2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median140,910 USD
Average152,310 USD
Middle 50%102,710 USD - 181,210 USD
Decile range80,670 USD - 232,120 USD
Bottom decile80,670 USD
Top decile232,120 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median108,180 USD
Average109,020 USD
Middle 50%69,680 USD - 133,640 USD
Decile range56,360 USD - 159,140 USD
Bottom decile56,360 USD
Top decile159,140 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median128,520 USD
Average158,100 USD
Middle 50%102,500 USD - 168,370 USD
Decile range77,470 USD - N/A
Bottom decile77,470 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median156,290 USD
Average163,890 USD
Middle 50%106,080 USD - 202,260 USD
Decile range83,100 USD - N/A
Bottom decile83,100 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median111,930 USD
Average133,180 USD
Middle 50%110,160 USD - 147,040 USD
Decile range93,950 USD - 176,720 USD
Bottom decile93,950 USD
Top decile176,720 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median128,180 USD
Average129,200 USD
Middle 50%125,610 USD - 128,260 USD
Decile range103,670 USD - 173,850 USD
Bottom decile103,670 USD
Top decile173,850 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median153,630 USD
Average149,800 USD
Middle 50%118,450 USD - 179,050 USD
Decile range98,510 USD - 191,880 USD
Bottom decile98,510 USD
Top decile191,880 USD
🇺🇸 Florida2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median117,250 USD
Average122,610 USD
Middle 50%91,420 USD - 139,350 USD
Decile range77,830 USD - 175,120 USD
Bottom decile77,830 USD
Top decile175,120 USD
🇺🇸 Georgia2024
15-1221SOC 2018 15-1221
GroupAll
Median89,270 USD
Average98,640 USD
Middle 50%77,830 USD - 112,760 USD
Decile range72,550 USD - 134,430 USD
Bottom decile72,550 USD
Top decile134,430 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018
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