Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $129,810 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.41
10th percentile $91,460
90th percentile $161,700
Employed locally 100
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,460
    25th
    $112,280
    50th (median)
    $129,810
    75th
    $136,840
    90th
    $161,700

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 220% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 120% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $163,100
    Tucson, AZ $58,090

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Occupations, All Other $115,790
    Software Developers $115,330
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,230
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,680
    Computer Systems Analysts $90,200
    Computer Network Architects $99,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Sierra Vista, AZ is $62.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 7.9% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $91,460 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,280.