Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in United States
The median computer and information research scientists salary is $140,300 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary by region
Pay trend
Down 2.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary FAQs
What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in United States?
The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in United States is $140,300 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of computer and information research scientistss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Computer and Information Research Scientists earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $82,200 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $230,630 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $140,300.
Do Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is among the highest at $218,420, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Computer and Information Research Scientists salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.