Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $94,700 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.53
10th percentile $52,100
90th percentile $144,840
Employed locally 50
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,100
    25th
    $69,470
    50th (median)
    $94,700
    75th
    $144,840
    90th
    $144,840

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 147% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 47% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,510
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $161,850
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $136,500
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $135,120
    Illinois $135,120
    Charlottesville, VA $134,160

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,110
    Computer Network Support Specialists $64,160
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $83,940
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,380
    Computer Occupations, All Other $77,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Champaign, IL is $45.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Champaign, IL is 32.8% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $52,100 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,470.