DOL Median (Texas)
$113,200
vs National
-12.6%
National: $129,561BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$122,114
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$113,200
-12.6% 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 Texas earns $113,200 in nominal terms, which is 12.6% below the national average of $129,561. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $122,114 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $175,750 | 5 |
| Texas A&M University | $72,500 | 1 |
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How much does a Computer and Information Research Scientists make in Texas?
The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Texas is $113,200 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Computer and Information Research Scientists?
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Texas earns 12.6% less than the national median of $129,561, or $122,114 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.