The median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in New Jersey is $146,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $147,070.
Pay spans roughly $93,520 at the 10th percentile to $203,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $70.33 per hour. An estimated 1,110 people work as computer and information research scientists in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $146,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $147,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $70.33 |
| 10th percentile | $93,520 |
| 90th percentile | $203,950 |
| Employment | 1,110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.