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Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Arizona
Computer and Information Research Scientists in Arizona earn a median $129,760 a year, 8% below the U.S. median.
- Median in AZ
- $129,760 a year
- U.S. median
- $140,300 a year
- Employment
- 360
- Location quotient
- 0.46
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Arizona
- Median (50%)
- $129,760 · $62.39 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $152,580 · $73.36 an hour (estimate error ±3.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $62,870 · $30.23 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $96,300 · $46.30 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $164,960 · $79.31 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $386,290 · $185.72 an hour
- Employment
- 360 (estimate error ±11.3%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.11
- Location quotient
- 0.46 (1.00 = national share)
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay by metro area in Arizona
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $164,460 | 160 |
| Tucson, AZ | $79,580 | 60 |
H-1B filings for computer and information research scientists in Arizona
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
21 certified filings with a median offered wage of $154,731.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer and information research scientists make in Arizona?
- The median wage for computer and information research scientists in Arizona is $129,760 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 360 jobs in the state.
- Where in Arizona do computer and information research scientists earn the most?
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $164,460 a year.