Computer and information research scientist earnings by seniority

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 about the same as related careers in Nebraska. On average, they make less than electrical engineers but more than video game producers.

Career Median Salary
Electrical engineer salary $91K
Software engineer salary $87K
Computer and information research scientist salary $87K
Game artist salary $86K
Game level designer salary $86K
Video game creative director salary $86K
Video game producer salary $86K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)