Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$140,910
↑ 14.7% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Computer and Information Research Scientists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Computer and Information Research Scientists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 14.7% since 2019 ($122,840 → $140,910)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $145,080
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,910 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | $145,080 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $136,620 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $131,490 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $126,830 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $122,840 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.