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Computer and Information Research Scientists

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Computer and Information Research Scientists

National Avg Annual Salary

$152,310

National Avg Hourly Wage

$73.23

National Total Employment

38,480

Top Metro Avg Salary

$214,540

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Highest Paying State

Oregon leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $211,010.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 8,570 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA shows an average annual salary of $214,540.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 3,150 jobs.

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Top States for Computer and Information Research Scientists

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Oregon OR $211,010 660 Open
Washington WA $204,290 2,590 Open
New York NY $201,790 1,320 Open
West Virginia WV $187,000 50 Open
New Mexico NM $178,400 0 Open
Massachusetts MA $175,700 1,800 Open
Wisconsin WI $171,150 30 Open
California CA $163,890 8,570 Open
Idaho ID $162,410 0 Open
Virginia VA $159,480 3,150 Open

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