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15-1221 · Computer and Information Research Scientists

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical target range (USD)
$158,845 – $186,000

The average of the two medians below (as a floor) and the two 75th percentiles (as a ceiling) — two real, independently-sourced numbers, combined transparently.

At a glance

BLS survey Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,440 $161,090 $223,800 Actual filings 74 filings $112,900 $156,600 $185,766

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Built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' OEWS survey and 74 real certified wage filings for this occupation in this metro.

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Wage data: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. LCA filings reflect sponsored-worker wage offers, which skew toward mid-large employers and specific occupations — treat any estimate built from a small sample cautiously. Informational only; not legal, immigration, or financial advice.