Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $132,290 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $63.60
10th percentile $96,460
90th percentile $164,240
Employed locally 60
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,460
    25th
    $118,470
    50th (median)
    $132,290
    75th
    $151,110
    90th
    $164,240

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $131,810
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $131,190
    Lexington Park, MD $128,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $127,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $124,680

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $122,350
    Computer User Support Specialists $58,370
    Computer Systems Analysts $95,820
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,760
    Data Scientists $96,370
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Pittsburgh, PA is $63.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 6.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $96,460 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,470.