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Occupation ยท SOC 15-1221

Computer and Information Research Scientists: can it be done remotely?

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According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of computer and information research scientists has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 38,480 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $140,910 ($67.74 an hour).

US employment

38,480

Median annual wage

$140,910

Mean annual wage

$152,310

Median hourly wage

$67.74

Education and training

Typical education

Master's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

5

Extensive preparation

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Natural Sciences Managers$161,180$20,270 (+14.4%)4Bachelor's degree
Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,200$30,290 (+21.5%)4Bachelor's degree
Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,740$26,830 (+19.0%)4Bachelor's degree
Computer Hardware Engineers$155,020$14,110 (+10.0%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California8,570
  2. 2. Virginia3,150
  3. 3. Texas2,800
  4. 4. Maryland2,750
  5. 5. Washington2,590
  6. 6. Massachusetts1,800
  7. 7. New York1,320
  8. 8. New Jersey1,110
  9. 9. Florida1,090
  10. 10. Utah870

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Washington$221,990
  2. 2. New York$197,390
  3. 3. Oregon$180,010
  4. 4. New Mexico$178,120
  5. 5. West Virginia$170,750
  6. 6. Massachusetts$166,910
  7. 7. Wisconsin$166,690
  8. 8. Idaho$161,130
  9. 9. California$156,290
  10. 10. District of Columbia$153,630

Median annual wage. Based on 40 states and territories with published figures.

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