Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $161,130 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $77.47
10th percentile $106,330
90th percentile $213,620
Employed locally 60
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,330
    25th
    $110,300
    50th (median)
    $161,130
    75th
    $213,620
    90th
    $213,620

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 208% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 108% 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
    Boise City, ID $169,340
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $167,300
    Idaho $161,130
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $123,940
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $123,300
    Florida $117,250

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $100,660
    Information Security Analysts $100,970
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,940
    Data Scientists $164,030
    Computer Network Architects $130,690
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Idaho Falls, ID is $77.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 14.3% above 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $106,330 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,300.