Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $97,090 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.68
10th percentile $65,860
90th percentile $208,270
Employed locally 870
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,860
    25th
    $74,750
    50th (median)
    $97,090
    75th
    $130,270
    90th
    $208,270

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 111% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 11% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $112,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $102,820
    El Paso, TX $90,980
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $87,120

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$131,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other$121,050
    Computer User Support Specialists$57,550
    Computer Systems Analysts$117,040
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100,480
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$103,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Dallas, TX is $46.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Dallas, TX is 31.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $65,860 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,750.