Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Washington

Computer and information research scientists in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $203,260 a year) and the least in Bremerton ($119,600), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer and information research scientists average at $194,360 and the median at $202,400 for 2,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $153,930.

Computer and Information Research Scientists average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$203,260
Bremerton$119,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$203,260	$211,270	$153,130	$151,328	111
Bremerton	$119,600	$109,550	$89,270	$92,969	106

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll 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 Washington

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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