Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Minnesota

In Minnesota we have BLS pay data for computer and information research scientists in Minneapolis only, where the average is $138,100 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the computer and information research scientists average at $137,690 and the median at $135,850 for 30 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $153,930.

Computer and Information Research Scientists average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$138,100

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$138,100	$135,880	$118,870	$97,650	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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 Minnesota

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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