Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $111,930 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $53.81
10th percentile $97,460
90th percentile $164,700
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,460
    25th
    $111,930
    50th (median)
    $111,930
    75th
    $141,080
    90th
    $164,700

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 109% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 9% 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
    New Mexico $178,120
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $178,120
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $168,820
    Wisconsin $166,690

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $134,120
    Computer User Support Specialists $69,940
    Computer Network Architects $132,870
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $105,490
    Data Scientists $105,380
    Computer Occupations, All Other $122,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Denver, CO is $53.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Denver, CO is 20.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $97,460 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,930.