The median annual wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in North Carolina is $124,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $132,560.
Pay spans roughly $82,630 at the 10th percentile to $159,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $59.85 per hour. An estimated 790 people work as computer and information research scientists in North Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $124,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $132,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $59.85 |
| 10th percentile | $82,630 |
| 90th percentile | $159,910 |
| Employment | 790 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.