Computer and information research scientists

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2022 Workforce

29.6k

Average Age

38.9

Estimated Job Growth

22.7%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$126,661

Average Male Salary

$129,283

Average Female Salary

$119,393

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 $126,661 in 2022.

The locations that employ the most Computer and information research scientists are Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Mountain View & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD, and Central Anne Arundel County PUMA, MD. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Computer and information research scientists are Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Mountain View & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA, Central Anne Arundel County PUMA, MD, and Northwest Anne Arundel County--Severn, Odenton & Crofton PUMA, MD.

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Employment

Employment and salary information for the Computer and information research scientists workforce. Computer and information research scientists workforce in 2022 was 29,607 people, of which 26.5% were women and 73.5% were men. Computer and information research scientists are paid most in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA but are relatively concentrated in Santa Clara County (Northwest)--Mountain View & Los Altos Cities PUMA, CA.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

21,759

Male Workforce

± 3.62k

7,848

Female Workforce

± 2.17k

The Computer and information research scientists workforce in 2022 was 29,607 people (26.5% women and 73.5% men). This implies an average annual growth of 38.4% between 2018 (21,400) and 2022 (29,607).

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 2022, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were Hawaii ($222,413), Washington ($204,229), and Connecticut ($197,861).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$126,661

AVERAGE WAGE

#27 in the ranking (2022)

$64,683

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2022, Computer and information research scientists earned an average of $126,661, $61,978 more than the average national salary of $64,683

The graph shows the ranking of Computer and information research scientists in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2022.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.391

WAGE GINI

In 2022, Computer and information research scientists had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.391, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. 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 Commercial & service industry machinery manufacturing ($375,783).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

29.6k

2022 Workforce

± 4,224

6.52%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 19.2%

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 50.7%, followed by National security & international affairs with 29% and Scientific research & development services with 20.3%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Computer and information research scientists in the US. The workforce of Computer and information research scientists in 2022 was 29,607 people, with 26.5% woman, and 73.5% men. The average age of male Computer and information research scientists in the workforce is 39 and of female Computer and information research scientists is 38.7, and the most common race/ethnicity for Computer and information research scientists is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Computer and information research scientists in 2022 was 29,607 people, with 26.5% woman, and 73.5% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 25 to 29 years (5,208 people), 30 to 34 years (5,110 people), and 20 to 24 years (3,593 people). Among them they concentrated 47.5% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2022, 5.39% of Computer and information research scientists workers were Hispanic and 94.6% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (60.7%), Puerto Rican (24.2)%, and All Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino (15.1)%

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Races

In 2022, 63.7% of the Computer and information research scientists workforce were White, of which 22.7% were women and 77.3% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (21.8%) and Black (6.79%).

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 2022 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 2022 (counting all academic degrees) were Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (10,969 people), Engineering (3,929 people), and Math & Statistics (2,049 people).

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Education Levels

Metric

The main educational levels achieved by the Computer and information research scientists workers were Graduate Degree (14,490 people), Bachelors Degree (12,385 people), and Some college (1,570 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 2.84%, but Computer and Information Research Scientists are expected to see a growth of 22.7% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

22.7%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

2.84%

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 2.84%, the average rate of national job growth.