Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $131,190 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.07
10th percentile $82,260
90th percentile $212,350
Employed locally 110
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,260
    25th
    $102,380
    50th (median)
    $131,190
    75th
    $169,930
    90th
    $212,350

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 179% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 79% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $136,500
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $127,430
    Florida $117,250
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $113,030
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $106,620
    Jacksonville, FL $99,230

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $129,840
    Computer User Support Specialists $61,070
    Computer Systems Analysts $103,260
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other $114,770
    Information Security Analysts $107,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Miami, FL is $63.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Miami, FL is 6.9% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $82,260 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,380.