Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in Colorado
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$134,210
across 10 metros
vs National Avg
-2.5%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
10
2 above national avg
Highest Metro
$161,928
Fort Collins-Loveland
All metro areas in Colorado
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10 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, COCO | $105K | $133K | $162K | $190K | $162K |
| Boulder, COCO | $114K | $135K | $156K | $177K | $156K |
| Greeley, COCO | $101K | $118K | $135K | $153K | $136K |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $100K | $118K | $135K | $152K | $135K |
| Grand Junction, COCO | $97K | $115K | $133K | $151K | $133K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COCO | $100K | $114K | $128K | $143K | $128K |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $96K | $112K | $127K | $142K | $127K |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan areaCO | $96K | $111K | $127K | $142K | $127K |
| Pueblo, COCO | $84K | $102K | $119K | $137K | $120K |
| Colorado Springs, COCO | $83K | $101K | $118K | $136K | $118K |
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