Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $92,390 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.42
10th percentile $66,730
90th percentile $134,660
Employed locally 130
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,730
    25th
    $78,170
    50th (median)
    $92,390
    75th
    $125,090
    90th
    $134,660

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 151% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 51% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$46,710
    Computer Occupations, All Other$96,030
    Software Developers$99,750
    Computer Systems Analysts$81,170
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$85,680
    Computer Network Support Specialists$57,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Gulfport, MS is $44.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Gulfport, MS is 34.4% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $66,730 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,170.