Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in Pennsylvania
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$131,997
across 18 metros
vs National Avg
-4.1%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
18
4 above national avg
Highest Metro
$143,083
Central Pennsylvania
All metro areas in Pennsylvania
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18 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $114K | $129K | $143K | $157K | $143K |
| Chambersburg, PAPA | $117K | $129K | $142K | $154K | $142K |
| Gettysburg, PAPA | $107K | $123K | $139K | $155K | $139K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PAPA | $107K | $123K | $139K | $155K | $139K |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $101K | $118K | $135K | $152K | $135K |
| Pittsburgh, PAPA | $103K | $119K | $135K | $151K | $135K |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $97K | $114K | $132K | $149K | $132K |
| Johnstown, PAPA | $96K | $114K | $131K | $149K | $131K |
| Altoona, PAPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| Erie, PAPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| Lebanon, PAPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PAPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| State College, PAPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| Williamsport, PAPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| York-Hanover, PAPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPA | $92K | $110K | $129K | $147K | $129K |
| Reading, PAPA | $89K | $107K | $124K | $142K | $125K |
| Lancaster, PAPA | $89K | $106K | $124K | $142K | $124K |
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