Computer and information research scientist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level computer and information research scientist earnings begin at:

$87.24 per hour

$181,460 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level computer and information research scientist earnings begin at:

$74.52 per hour

$155,000 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level computer and information research scientist earnings begin at:

$60.61 per hour

$126,060 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level computer and information research scientist earnings begin at:

$50.89 per hour

$105,860 per year

10th percentile

Starting level computer and information research scientist earnings begin at:

$40.18 per hour

$83,570 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Computer and information research scientist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
South Carolina $99,640
Arkansas $97,460
Georgia $96,490
Florida $95,990
Utah $95,720
Mississippi $94,210
Kansas $93,950
Missouri $91,370
Louisiana $90,150
Delaware $88,240
Nebraska $87,190
Oklahoma $85,190
Wisconsin $74,170
West Virginia $63,510
Washington $138,110
New Mexico $132,350
Minnesota $130,830
New Hampshire $130,320
Idaho $129,400
California $128,370
District of Columbia $126,280
Virginia $126,060
New York $125,090
New Jersey $124,240
Texas $122,840
Alabama $121,990
Connecticut $121,590
Colorado $117,330
Oregon $116,770
Rhode Island $116,600
Maryland $116,370
Illinois $115,290
North Carolina $112,800
Massachusetts $111,450
Ohio $110,350
Nevada $107,770
Arizona $107,270
Hawaii $106,860
Pennsylvania $106,800
Tennessee $105,800
Michigan $103,470
Indiana $101,210

How do computer and information research scientist salaries compare to similar careers?

Computer and information research scientists earn 8% more than similar careers in Virginia.

Career Median Salary
Network architect salary $121K
Mathematician salary $123K
Computer hardware engineer salary $121K
Nanotechnology engineer salary $123K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)