Computer and information research scientists

Detailed Occupation

Add Comparison

2024 Workforce

29.1k

Average Age

38.1

Estimated Job Growth

19.9%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$138,599

Average Male Salary

$141,811

Average Female Salary

$128,791

About

Computer and information research scientists are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Computer and information research scientists was $138,599 in 2024.

The locations that employ the most Computer and information research scientists are Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD, Cecil County--Elkton PUMA, MD, and Middle Georgia Regional Commission (South)--Houston & Pulaski Counties PUMA, GA. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer and information research scientists are Cecil County--Elkton PUMA, MD, Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Palo Alto City & Los Altos Hills Town PUMA, CA, and Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD.

Management, business, science, & arts occupations Computer & mathematical occupations Computer, engineering, & science occupations

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Computer and information research scientists workforce. Computer and information research scientists workforce in 2024 was 29,142 people, of which 24.7% were women and 75.3% were men.

Computer and information research scientists are paid most in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA but are relatively concentrated in Cecil County--Elkton PUMA, MD.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

21,953

Male Workforce

± 3.64k

7,189

Female Workforce

± 2.08k

The Computer and information research scientists workforce in 2024 was 29,142 people (24.7% women and 75.3% men). This implies an average annual growth of 36.2% between 2018 (21,400) and 2024 (29,142).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Computer and information research scientists.

During 2024, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Maine ($377,831), Hawaii ($236,893), and Washington ($236,040).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$138,599

AVERAGE WAGE

#26 in the ranking (2018)

$69,878

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2024, Computer and information research scientists earned an average of $138,599, $68,722 more than the average national salary of $69,878

The graph shows the ranking of Computer and information research scientists in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2018.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.383

WAGE GINI

In 2024, Computer and information research scientists had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.383, which is lower than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer and information research scientists (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Computer and information research scientists compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Computer and information research scientists and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Computer and information research scientists, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Computer and information research scientists, by average wage, is Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($378,424).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

29.1k

2024 Workforce

± 4,191

0.604%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 20.2%

This graphic shows the share of Computer and information research scientists employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Computer and information research scientists at 42.3%, followed by National security & international affairs with 27.3% and Scientific research & development services with 19.4%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer and information research scientists in the US. The workforce of Computer and information research scientists in 2024 was 29,142 people, with 24.7% woman, and 75.3% men. The average age of male Computer and information research scientists in the workforce is 38.2 and of female Computer and information research scientists is 37.8, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer and information research scientists is White.

Gender and Age

Metric

The workforce of Computer and information research scientists in 2024 was 29,142 people, with 24.7% woman, and 75.3% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 25 to 29 years (5,176 people), 30 to 34 years (5,014 people), and 20 to 24 years (4,303 people). Among them they concentrated 50.2% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2024, 5.79% of Computer and information research scientists workers were Hispanic and 94.2% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (47.3%), Puerto Rican (20)%, and All Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino (16.3)%

You can review this information by gender using the selectors above.

Races

In 2024, 60.6% of the Computer and information research scientists workforce were White, of which 21.2% were women and 78.8% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (21.9%) and Two or More Races (8.05%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Computer and information research scientists from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Computer and information research scientists is Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2024 were MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Computer and information research scientists in 2024 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12,042 people), Engineering (4,268 people), and Business (1,694 people).

You can review this information for different academic grades by modifying the option selected in the selector above.

Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Computer and information research scientists workers were Graduate Degree (13,752 people), Bachelors Degree (13,105 people), and Some college (1,046 people).

The graphic shows the Computer and information research scientists workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Computer and Information Research Scientists from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 3.07%, but Computer and Information Research Scientists are expected to see a growth of 19.9% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

19.9%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

3.07%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Computer and information research scientists. This profession is expected to grow more than than 3.07%, the average rate of national job growth.