SOC 15-1221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Research Scientists — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
At $131,650, median pay for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Hartford, CT tracks the national median of $140,300 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $131,650, median pay for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Hartford, CT tracks the national median of $140,300 closely. Pay ranges from under $131,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $131,650 to $131,650.
Of the 575 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $131,650 | −6.2% |
| 25th | $131,650 | −6.2% |
| Median (50th) | $131,650 | −6.2% |
| 75th | $131,650 | −6.2% |
| 90th | $131,650 | −6.2% |
| Mean | $131,960 | −5.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $131,650 buys what $127,075 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$131,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$127,075US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $131,650 a year, 6.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $131,650 to $131,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $131,650, or $63.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $140,300, so pay in Hartford, CT is 6.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hartford, CT earns more than $131,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $131,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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