The median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in District of Columbia is $153,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $149,800.
Pay spans roughly $98,510 at the 10th percentile to $191,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $73.86 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as computer and information research scientists in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $153,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $149,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $73.86 |
| 10th percentile | $98,510 |
| 90th percentile | $191,880 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.