Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Louisiana

In Louisiana we have BLS pay data for computer and information research scientists in New Orleans only, where the average is $112,940 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the computer and information research scientists average at $117,930 and the median at $115,210 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $153,930.

Computer and Information Research Scientists average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$112,940

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$112,940	$108,990	$93,040	$85,281	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other states

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1221.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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