SOC 15-1221 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists is $140,899 per year ($67.74/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $102,710 and $181,210 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $232,128 per year. There are approximately 38,480 computer and information research scientists employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $38.78 | $80,662 |
| P25 | $49.38 | $102,710 |
| P50MEDIAN | $67.74 | $140,899 |
| P75 | $87.12 | $181,210 |
| P90 | $111.60 | $232,128 |
Information sector openings declined modestly (-9K) in February. Quit rates dropped to 1.3%, the lowest in a decade. The "Great Stay" is strongest in tech: employees are staying put, giving employers maximum leverage on new offers.
The national median salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists is $140,899 per year ($67.74/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $102,710 and $181,210 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists is $232,128 per year ($111.60/hr). The 75th percentile is $181,210 per year.
Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn approximately $80,662 per year ($38.78/hr). The 25th percentile is $102,710 per year.
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