Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $127,610 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.35
10th percentile $87,320
90th percentile $174,780
Employed locally 150
National median $140,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,320
    25th
    $105,250
    50th (median)
    $127,610
    75th
    $153,480
    90th
    $174,780

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer and Information Research Scientists salary vs area income 185% Median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary is 85% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $166,080
    Binghamton, NY $140,550

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $101,790
    Computer User Support Specialists $53,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,480
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,180
    Computer Occupations, All Other $85,490
    Data Scientists $77,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Utica, NY is $61.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Utica, NY is 9.4% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Computer and Information Research Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $87,320 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,250.