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Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon

Thinking about a career as a Computer and Information Research Scientists in Oregon? Here’s what you need to know. Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

What do Computer and Information Research Scientists Make in Oregon?

For computer and information research scientists working in Oregon, the typical annual salary is $180,010 per year (or roughly $86.54/hour).

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$130,920	$62.94
25th percentile	$163,630	$78.67
Median (50th)	$180,010	$86.54
75th percentile	n/a	n/a
90th percentile	n/a	n/a

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Oregon relative to the national average — is 1.35, indicating that computer and information research scientists are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, computer and information research scientists earn a median of $61,002 per year ($29.33/hour), above the Oregon median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 86,802 computer and information research scientists in the U.S.. In Oregon alone, around 660 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 440 computer and information research scientists.

Top Oregon Metros for Computer and Information Research Scientists

The metro areas below employ the most computer and information research scientists in Oregon.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	650	$169,510

Top States for Computer and Information Research Scientists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most computer and information research scientists work.

State	Number Employed
California	8,570
Virginia	3,150
Texas	2,800
Maryland	2,750
Washington	2,590
Massachusetts	1,800
New York	1,320
New Jersey	1,110
Florida	1,090
Utah	870
North Carolina	790
Indiana	700
Georgia	700
Oregon	660
Oklahoma	590
Alabama	540
Rhode Island	490
South Carolina	440
Arizona	420
Pennsylvania	400

Highest-Paying States for Computer and Information Research Scientists

These states pay the most for computer and information research scientists.

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$221,990
New York	$197,390
Oregon	$180,010
New Mexico	$178,120
West Virginia	$170,750
Massachusetts	$166,910
Wisconsin	$166,690
Idaho	$161,130
California	$156,290
District of Columbia	$153,630

Skills

The most important computer and information research scientists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Key abilities for computer and information research scientists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, computer and information research scientists typically:

• Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
• Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
• Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
• Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
• Design computers and the software that runs them.
• Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
• Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
• Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
• Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
• Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
• Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Thinking Creatively
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Processing Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software, Apache Airflow, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive In-demand technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software, Apache Hadoop

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Science
• Information Science
• Computer Systems Networking
• Computer Software Applications

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Related Careers

Careers similar to computer and information research scientists include:

• Computer and Information Systems Managers
• Architectural and Engineering Managers
• Natural Sciences Managers
• Computer Systems Analysts
• Database Architects
• Computer Programmers

Also Known As

AI Engineer (Artificial Intelligence Engineer), Applied Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Specialist (AI Specialist), Computational Linguist, Computational Scientist, Computational Theory Scientist, Computer Scientist, Computer Specialist, Computer Vision Scientist, Control System Computer Scientist, Cryptologist, Cybersecurity Research Scientist (Cyber Research Scientist), Digital Solutions Manager, Information Scientist, Languages Researcher.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 15-1221.00