Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $113,610 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $54.62
10th percentile $74,990
90th percentile $153,630
Employed locally 90
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,990
    25th
    $92,160
    50th (median)
    $113,610
    75th
    $136,800
    90th
    $153,630

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 130% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 30% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $232,120
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $178,120
    New Mexico $178,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,820
    Wisconsin $166,690

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $130,170
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,980
    Computer Network Architects $135,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other $104,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $101,670
    Information Security Analysts $125,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Colorado Springs, CO is $54.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 19.4% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $74,990 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,160.