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Estimated employment20
Mean wage45.51
Entry wage31.96
10th percentile wage30.40
50th percentile wage44.02
90th percentile wage65.72
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Information2044.22
Computer and Information Research Scientists (15-1111)
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$45.51 $38.93  $6.58
2014$45.29+.5%$38.74 +.5%$6.55
2013$44.44+1.9%$38.02 +1.9%$6.43
2012$43.59+1.9%$37.29 +1.9%$6.30
2011$42.74+2.0%$36.56 +2.0%$6.18
2010$42.08+1.6%$36.00 +1.6%$6.08
2009$41.34+1.8%$35.37 +1.8%$5.98
2008$40.90+1.1%$34.99 +1.1%$5.91
2007$39.68+3.1%$33.95 +3.1%$5.74
2006$38.36+3.5%$32.81 +3.5%$5.55
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$45.51 $26.14  $19.37
2014$45.29+.5%$25.93 +.8%$19.36
2013$44.44+1.9%$25.37 +2.2%$19.07
2012$43.59+1.9%$24.86 +2.1%$18.73
2011$42.74+2.0%$24.43 +1.7%$18.31
2010$42.08+1.6%$24.05 +1.6%$18.03
2009$41.34+1.8%$23.65 +1.7%$17.70
2008$40.90+1.1%$23.33 +1.4%$17.57
2007$39.68+3.1%$22.73 +2.6%$16.95
2006$38.36+3.5%$22.00 +3.3%$16.35

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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