Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary by State
The national median pay for computer and information research scientists is $140,300 a year. By state, it ranges from $82,590 in Michigan to $206,220 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $82,200
- 25th percentile
- $103,570
- Median
- $140,300
- 75th percentile
- $188,700
- Top 10%
- $230,630
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 37,200 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $206,220 | +47% | $117,570 | $351,690 | 730 |
| 2 | Washington | $202,400 | +44% | $95,890 | $281,050 | 2,050 |
| 3 | New York | $181,990 | +30% | $95,260 | $314,130 | 1,950 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $170,510 | +22% | $77,160 | $233,340 | 1,760 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $165,690 | +18% | $101,210 | $257,950 | 490 |
| 6 | California | $159,100 | +13% | $88,920 | $275,320 | 8,440 |
| 7 | Virginia | $157,390 | +12% | $96,300 | $230,630 | 3,590 |
| 8 | Maryland | $145,310 | +4% | $98,380 | $195,190 | 2,870 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $144,190 | +3% | $100,010 | $196,640 | 330 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $140,840 | 0% | $85,780 | $209,850 | 1,580 |
| 11 | Illinois | $136,540 | −3% | $49,190 | $243,360 | 630 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $136,160 | −3% | $90,760 | $246,160 | 90 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $135,850 | −3% | $83,920 | $174,740 | 30 |
| 14 | Ohio | $135,510 | −3% | $44,920 | $173,510 | 280 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $134,350 | −4% | $90,960 | $165,690 | 70 |
| 16 | Nevada | $134,310 | −4% | $85,940 | $190,400 | 80 |
| 17 | Colorado | $133,160 | −5% | $84,660 | $215,090 | 400 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $131,650 | −6% | $129,690 | $131,650 | Not published |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $130,300 | −7% | $83,330 | $175,480 | 330 |
| 20 | Arizona | $129,760 | −8% | $62,870 | $386,290 | 360 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $128,370 | −9% | $82,410 | $182,050 | 600 |
| 22 | Missouri | $127,820 | −9% | $73,630 | $200,010 | 230 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $126,980 | −9% | $84,200 | $161,180 | 430 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $121,470 | −13% | $91,230 | $170,680 | 500 |
| 25 | Texas | $121,210 | −14% | $65,480 | $204,250 | 1,960 |
| 26 | Florida | $119,810 | −15% | $73,780 | $194,840 | 1,070 |
| 27 | Alabama | $117,870 | −16% | $63,290 | $174,030 | 570 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $115,210 | −18% | $80,250 | $161,120 | 140 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $109,050 | −22% | $69,220 | $161,890 | 300 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $108,830 | −22% | $82,750 | $174,760 | Not published |
| 31 | Utah | $94,700 | −33% | $72,990 | $169,890 | 1,250 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $93,100 | −34% | $71,930 | $136,340 | 590 |
| 33 | Georgia | $92,250 | −34% | $73,780 | $153,630 | 810 |
| 34 | Indiana | $85,460 | −39% | $65,820 | $134,490 | 720 |
| 35 | Michigan | $82,590 | −41% | $66,700 | $159,500 | 530 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary questions
Which state pays computer and information research scientists the most?
Oregon, with a median of $206,220 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $140,300). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays computer and information research scientists the least?
Michigan, with a median of $82,590 a year (−41% vs. national).
Where do most computer and information research scientists work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,440, with a median of $159,100.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.