DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$155,722
vs National
+20.2%
National: $129,561BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$162,889
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$155,722
+20.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$129,561
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Pennsylvania earns $155,722 in nominal terms, which is 20.2% above the national average of $129,561. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $162,889 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IQVIA Inc | $129,741 | 7 |
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How much does a Computer and Information Research Scientists make in Pennsylvania?
The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Pennsylvania is $155,722 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Computer and Information Research Scientists?
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Pennsylvania earns 20.2% more than the national median of $129,561, or $162,889 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.