Computer and Information Research Scientists salary
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Middle 50%
- $129,730–$201,170
- vs U.S. median
- +15%
- Metro rank
- #9 of 29
Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro earn a median of $161,090 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,420 jobs (May 2025). That is 15% above the U.S. median of $140,300 and 12% above the DC statewide median of $144,190. It ranks #9 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Washington
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Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services | $167,650 | 6 |
| Amazon | $164,556 | 14 |
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Questions
What is the average Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Washington?
The BLS median is $161,090 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,420 jobs pay between $129,730 and $201,170. The 10th percentile is $103,440 and the 90th is $223,800.
Is Washington a high-paying metro for Computer and Information Research Scientists?
That is 15% above the U.S. median of $140,300 and 12% above the DC statewide median of $144,190. It ranks #9 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Computer and Information Research Scientists make an hour in Washington?
About $77.45 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $161,090 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $62.37–$96.72 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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).
Which employers pay Computer and Information Research Scientists the most in Washington?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Amazon Web Services ($167,650), Amazon ($164,556). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.