Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $112,760 -20% vs national
Median hourly $54.21
10th percentile $77,990
90th percentile $182,680
Employed locally 340
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,990
    25th
    $93,970
    50th (median)
    $112,760
    75th
    $143,320
    90th
    $182,680

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 115% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $102,820
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $97,090
    El Paso, TX $90,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $87,120

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $133,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $124,150
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,740
    Computer Systems Analysts $101,550
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $100,970
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Austin, TX is $54.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.77 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Computer and Information Research Scientists salaries?

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Austin, TX is 20% below the national median of $140,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Austin?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $77,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,970.