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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro earn a median of $156,750 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% above the U.S. median of $140,300 and 8% above the MD statewide median of $145,310. It ranks #10 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.

COMPUTER AND INFORMATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTS · BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · BALTIMORE-COLUMBIA-TOWSON, MD · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$101,400P25$128,860MEDIAN$156,750P75$183,770P90$197,050
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$82,200P25$103,570MEDIAN$140,300P75$188,700P90$230,630
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Questions

What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Baltimore?

The BLS median is $156,750 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,070 jobs pay between $128,860 and $183,770. The 10th percentile is $101,400 and the 90th is $197,050.

Is Baltimore a high-paying metro for Computer and Information Research Scientists?

That is 12% above the U.S. median of $140,300 and 8% above the MD statewide median of $145,310. It ranks #10 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.