SOC 15-1221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Research Scientists — Utica
Utica-Rome, NY · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Utica, NY is $125,720 a year, trailing the national median of $140,300 by 10.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Utica, NY is $125,720 a year, trailing the national median of $140,300 by 10.4%. Half of workers earn between $100,710 and $155,580. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $84,170 and the ninetieth at $174,890.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.4 of every thousand jobs. Rochester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $204,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 28th of 351 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,170 | −40.0% |
| 25th | $100,710 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $125,720 | −10.4% |
| 75th | $155,580 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $174,890 | +24.7% |
| Mean | $128,920 | −8.1% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $204,340 | 50 | |
| 2 | Albany | $181,990 | 200 | |
| 3 | New York | $170,890 | 2,100 | |
| 4 | Binghamton | $129,420 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utica run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $125,720 buys what $116,515 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 17.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$125,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,515US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $125,720 a year, 10.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,170 to $174,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rochester, at $204,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Utica, NY?
The median annual wage is $125,720, or $60.44 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 Utica, NY is 10.4% 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 Utica, NY earns more than $174,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,170 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rochester, at $204,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Utica, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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