Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in New York
Computer and Information Research Scientists in New York earn an average of $203,370 a year. That is $49,440 (32%) more than the U.S. average of $153,930. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $194,390.
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Average pay by state
New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $153,930 | $74.00 |
| New York | $203,370 | $97.78 |
| Massachusetts | $170,470 | $81.96 |
| New Jersey | $148,250 | $71.28 |
| Connecticut | $133,580 | $64.22 |
| Pennsylvania | $131,430 | $63.19 |
Related jobs in New York
- Software Developers$163,820
- Computer User Support Specialists$75,290
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- Information Security Analysts$144,720
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do computer and information research scientists make in New York?
The average is $203,370 a year, and the median is $181,990. That is $49,440 (32%) more than the U.S. average of $153,930.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$97.78 an hour on average; the median is $87.50.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($194,390), followed by Rochester, NY ($186,800). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Utica-Rome, NY ($128,920).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #2 of 35 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.