Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $166,080 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $79.85
10th percentile $98,030
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,430
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,030
    25th
    $130,340
    50th (median)
    $166,080
    75th
    $211,380

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 171% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 71% 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
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $170,100
    Binghamton, NY $140,550
    Utica-Rome, NY $127,610

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$161,970
    Computer User Support Specialists$70,010
    Computer Systems Analysts$127,150
    Data Scientists$130,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$113,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other$115,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York, NY-NJ is $79.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $151.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 17.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $98,030 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,340.