Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Washington

Computer and Information Research Scientistss in Washington have a median annual salary of $202,400, which works out to about $97.31 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $132,240 to $234,150, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Washington at a glance

Median annual salary

$202,400

Median hourly wage

$97.31/hr

Average annual salary

$194,360

Average hourly wage

$93.44/hr

25th percentile

$132,240

75th percentile

$234,150

10th percentile

$95,890

90th percentile

$281,050

People employed

2,050

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer and information research scientists roles in Washington.

10th percentile
$95,890
25th percentile
$132,240
Median percentile
$202,400
75th percentile
$234,150
90th percentile
$281,050

Washington vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer and information research scientists roles in Washington is about 44.3% above the U.S. median of $140,300 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer and information research scientists make in Washington?

Half of computer and information research scientists roles in Washington report earning more than $202,400 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $194,360 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $132,240 and a quarter are above $234,150, so most computer and information research scientists pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer and information research scientists pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.