Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in Washington
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$195,040
across 13 metros
vs National Avg
+41.7%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
13
11 above national avg
Highest Metro
$214,552
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
All metro areas in Washington
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13 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WAWA | $142K | $178K | $214K | $250K | $215K |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WAWA | $141K | $178K | $214K | $250K | $214K |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WAWA | $140K | $176K | $213K | $250K | $213K |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WAWA | $139K | $176K | $213K | $249K | $213K |
| Yakima, WAWA | $134K | $172K | $210K | $248K | $210K |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan areaWA | $133K | $171K | $210K | $248K | $210K |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan areaWA | $132K | $170K | $209K | $248K | $209K |
| Longview-Kelso, WAWA | $130K | $169K | $209K | $248K | $209K |
| Kennewick-Richland, WAWA | $128K | $166K | $204K | $242K | $204K |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WAWA | $128K | $166K | $204K | $242K | $204K |
| Walla Walla, WAWA | $128K | $166K | $204K | $242K | $204K |
| Bellingham, WAWA | $58K | $87K | $116K | $146K | $117K |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WAWA | $80K | $96K | $111K | $127K | $112K |
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