Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $232,120 +64.7% vs national
Median hourly $111.60
10th percentile $114,160
90th percentile —
Employed locally 2,070
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,160
    25th
    $175,080
    50th (median)
    $232,120
    75th
    $237,990

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 206% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 106% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $231,930
    Washington $221,990
    Rochester, NY $204,340
    New York $197,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $191,880
    Albuquerque, NM $180,520

    Nearby metros — Computer and Information Research Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $221,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,080
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $156,360
    Hawaii $140,150
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $127,430

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $169,340
    Computer Systems Analysts $132,580
    Computer User Support Specialists $73,230
    Computer Occupations, All Other $134,230
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $131,640
    Web and Digital Interface Designers $132,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Seattle, WA is $111.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $137.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Seattle, WA is 64.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $114,160 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $175,080.