Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $126,860 -10% vs national
Median hourly $60.99
10th percentile $44,020
90th percentile $167,830
Employed locally 40
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,020
    25th
    $95,620
    50th (median)
    $126,860
    75th
    $164,690
    90th
    $167,830

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 185% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 85% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $155,910
    Columbus, OH $138,590
    Ohio $135,640
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $132,660

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $102,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,910
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $93,080
    Computer Systems Analysts $97,190
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,830
    Data Scientists $96,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Cleveland, OH is $60.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Cleveland, OH is 10% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,020 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,620.