How much do computer and information research scientists make in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria?

The median wage is $161,090 a year, with about 3,420 jobs in the area (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).

Checked Oct 23, 2026

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

Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area earn a median $161,090 a year (May 2025).

Median here: $161,090 a year
District of Columbia median: $144,190 a year
U.S. median: $140,300 a year
Employment: 3,420

Pay range in this area

10%: $103,440Median: $161,09090%: $223,800

Median (50%): $161,090 · $77.45 an hour
Mean (average): $165,880 · $79.75 an hour (estimate error ±6.6%)
10th percentile: $103,440 · $49.73 an hour
25th percentile: $129,730 · $62.37 an hour
75th percentile: $201,170 · $96.72 an hour
90th percentile: $223,800 · $107.60 an hour
Employment: 3,420 (estimate error ±8.9%)
Jobs per 1,000: 1.09
Location quotient: 4.56 (1.00 = national share)

Frequently asked questions

How much do computer and information research scientists make in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria?: The median wage is $161,090 a year, with about 3,420 jobs in the area (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).

Data sources

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