SOC 15-1221 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer and Information Research Scientists — Warner Robins
Warner Robins, GA · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay in Warner Robins, GA is $89,500 a year, 36.2% under the national median of $140,300 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Warner Robins, GA is $89,500 a year, 36.2% under the national median of $140,300 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $79,160 and $102,590. The lowest tenth earn under $73,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $127,820.
The area has 650 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 35.72 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $166,800. Of the 254 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,780 | −47.4% |
| 25th | $79,160 | −43.6% |
| Median (50th) | $89,500 | −36.2% |
| 75th | $102,590 | −26.9% |
| 90th | $127,820 | −8.9% |
| Mean | $94,740 | −32.5% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $166,800 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Warner Robins run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $89,500 goes as far as $92,939 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$92,939US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,500 a year, 36.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,780 to $127,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 650 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $166,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Warner Robins, GA?
The median annual wage is $89,500, or $43.03 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 Warner Robins, GA is 36.2% 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 Warner Robins, GA earns more than $127,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,780 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 Atlanta, at $166,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 650 jobs in this occupation in Warner Robins, GA. 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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