Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in South Carolina
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$118,004
across 11 metros
vs National Avg
-14.2%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
11
0 above national avg
Highest Metro
$118,789
Southern South Carolina
All metro areas in South Carolina
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11 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSC | $88K | $103K | $119K | $134K | $119K |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SCSC | $88K | $103K | $119K | $134K | $119K |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSC | $87K | $103K | $118K | $134K | $119K |
| Columbia, SCSC | $82K | $100K | $118K | $136K | $118K |
| Florence, SCSC | $88K | $103K | $118K | $133K | $118K |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SCSC | $88K | $103K | $118K | $133K | $118K |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SCSC | $88K | $103K | $118K | $133K | $118K |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SCSC | $88K | $103K | $118K | $133K | $118K |
| Sumter, SCSC | $88K | $103K | $118K | $133K | $118K |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan areaSC | $81K | $99K | $117K | $134K | $117K |
| Spartanburg, SCSC | $83K | $100K | $116K | $133K | $116K |
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