Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in Minnesota
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$146,497
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+6.5%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
13
5 above national avg
Highest Metro
$193,274
Southwest Minnesota
All metro areas in Minnesota
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $160K | $176K | $193K | $210K | $193K |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MNMN | $95K | $133K | $171K | $209K | $171K |
| Fargo, ND-MNMN | $89K | $120K | $152K | $184K | $152K |
| Grand Forks, ND-MNMN | $89K | $120K | $152K | $184K | $152K |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MNMN | $89K | $120K | $152K | $184K | $152K |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WIMN | $100K | $118K | $136K | $153K | $136K |
| Mankato, MNMN | $100K | $118K | $136K | $153K | $136K |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $100K | $118K | $136K | $153K | $136K |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $100K | $118K | $136K | $153K | $136K |
| St. Cloud, MNMN | $101K | $118K | $135K | $153K | $136K |
| Duluth, MN-WIMN | $101K | $118K | $135K | $152K | $135K |
| Rochester, MNMN | $101K | $118K | $135K | $152K | $135K |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan areaMN | $97K | $115K | $134K | $152K | $134K |
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