Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in New Jersey
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$164,274
across 5 metros
vs National Avg
+19.4%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
5
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$186,098
New York-Newark-Jersey City
All metro areas in New Jersey
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5 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJNJ | $110K | $148K | $186K | $224K | $186K |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJNJ | $131K | $153K | $174K | $196K | $175K |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJNJ | $103K | $139K | $174K | $209K | $174K |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJNJ | $113K | $132K | $151K | $171K | $152K |
| Vineland, NJNJ | $94K | $115K | $135K | $155K | $135K |
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