Occupation Salary Profile

Computer and Information Research Scientists

SOC Code: 15-1221

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

National Median (BLS)
$127,310
▲ +12.92% Nominal +9.36% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$182,000
▲ +1.11% Nominal ▼ -1.96% Real
Average Base Salary
$134,240
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
70
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Computer and Information Research Scientists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $84,060
25th Percentile $99,360
National Median (50th Percentile) $127,310
75th Percentile $176,480
90th Percentile $180,900
P10: $84,060 P50 (Median): $127,310 P90: $180,900
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 3,816 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $182,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +1.11%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -1.96%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $120,000
25th Percentile $160,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $182,000
75th Percentile $214,032
90th Percentile $250,370
H-1B P10: $120,000 H-1B P50: $182,000 H-1B P90: $250,370
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Computer and Information Research Scientists roles ($182,000) is +43% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($127,310).