May 2025 OEWS estimate
Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in Washington, DC
The median annual salary is $161,090, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$161,090
Mean annual salary
$165,880
Employment estimate
3,420
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $161,090 |
| Mean annual salary | $165,880 |
| 10th percentile | $103,440 |
| 25th percentile | $129,730 |
| 50th percentile | $161,090 |
| 75th percentile | $201,170 |
| 90th percentile | $223,800 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Washington, DC median
- $161,090
- U.S. median
- $140,300
- Difference
- 14.8%
What the data shows
- Computer and Information Research Scientists in Washington, DC earn 14.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $129,730–$201,170.
- BLS estimates employment at 3,420 workers in this metro area.