DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$178,500
vs National
+37.8%
National: $129,561BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$155,759
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$178,500
+37.8% 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 Seattle, WA earns $178,500 in nominal terms, which is 37.8% above the national average of $129,561. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $155,759 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $175,750 | 5 |
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How much does a Computer and Information Research Scientists make in Seattle, WA?
The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Seattle, WA is $178,500 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Computer and Information Research Scientists?
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Seattle, WA earns 37.8% more than the national median of $129,561, or $155,759 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.