Computer & information research scientists

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2017 Workforce

18.3k

Average Age

40.8

Estimated Job Growth

16.7%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$101,926

Average Male Salary

$109,040

Average Female Salary

$80,347

About

Computer & information research scientists are most often employed by the Computer Systems Design industry. The average yearly wage for Computer & information research scientists was $101,926 in 2017.

The locations that employ the most Computer & information research scientists are Middlesex County (East)--Cambridge PUMA, MA, Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD, and East Howard County--Ellicott City (Southeast), North Laurel & Elkridge PUMA, MD. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer & information research scientists are Middlesex County (East)--Cambridge PUMA, MA, Atlantic County (Outside Somers Point City)--West to Hammonton Town PUMA, NJ, and Tompkins County PUMA, NY.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Computer & information research scientists workforce. Computer & information research scientists workforce in 2017 was 18,279 people, of which 24.8% were women and 75.2% were men.

Computer & information research scientists are paid most in San Mateo County (Southeast)--Menlo Park, East Palo Alto Cities & Atherton Town PUMA, CA but are relatively concentrated in Middlesex County (East)--Cambridge PUMA, MA.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

13,747

Male Workforce

± 2.88k

4,532

Female Workforce

± 1.65k

The Computer & information research scientists workforce in 2017 was 18,279 people (24.8% women and 75.2% men). This implies an average annual growth of 22.3% between 2014 (14,946) and 2017 (18,279).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

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

During 2017, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Washington ($165,138), Connecticut ($153,807), and California ($134,042).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$101,926

AVERAGE WAGE

#26 in the ranking (2014)

$69,878

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2017, Computer & information research scientists earned an average of $101,926, $32,049 more than the average national salary of $69,878

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.354

WAGE GINI

In 2017, Computer & information research scientists had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.354, which is lower than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Computer & 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 & information research scientists compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Computer & information research scientists and on wages for those in the field. Computer Systems Design is the industry that employs the most Computer & information research scientists, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Computer & information research scientists, by average wage, is Electronics stores ($201,577).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

18.3k

2017 Workforce

± 3,319

16.1%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 23%

This graphic shows the share of Computer & information research scientists employed by various industries. Computer Systems Design employs the largest share of Computer & information research scientists at 39.6%, followed by Scientific research & development services with 23.5% and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges with 19.4%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer & information research scientists in the US. The workforce of Computer & information research scientists in 2017 was 18,279 people, with 24.8% woman, and 75.2% men. The average age of male Computer & information research scientists in the workforce is 40.5 and of female Computer & information research scientists is 41.6, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer & information research scientists is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Computer & information research scientists in 2017 was 18,279 people, with 24.8% woman, and 75.2% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 25 to 29 years (3,080 people), 30 to 34 years (3,071 people), and 35 to 39 years (2,279 people). Among them they concentrated 47.5% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2017, 5.55% of Computer & information research scientists workers were Hispanic and 94.4% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (65.5%) and Puerto Rican (34.5)%

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Races

In 2017, 70.2% of the Computer & information research scientists workforce were White, of which 24.3% were women and 75.7% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (20.4%) and Black (6.05%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Computer & information research scientists from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Computer & information research scientists is Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2017 were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.

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 & information research scientists in 2017 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (5,609 people), Engineering (3,215 people), and Physical Sciences (1,508 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Computer & information research scientists workers were Graduate Degree (9,931 people), Bachelors Degree (7,121 people), and Some college (631 people).

The graphic shows the Computer & 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 16.7% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

For growth projections, the closest comparible industry reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is Computer and Information Research Scientists.

16.7%

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 & information research scientists. This profession is expected to grow more than than 3.07%, the average rate of national job growth.