Computer and Information Research Scientists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,630 or more. The middle half of computer and information research scientists in Providence earn between $103,290 and $154,860.
- $91K10th
- $103K25th
- $123KMedian
- $155K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,300 | $10,692 | $61.68 |
| Median | $123,390 | $10,282 | $59.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,290 | $8,608 | $49.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $154,860 | $12,905 | $74.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $128,300, a single filer in Providence takes home about $94,467 a year, or $7,872 a month and $3,633 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $94,467 | $7,872 |
| Working in MA | $92,864 | $7,739 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for computer and information research scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $128,300 buys what about $126,065 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Boston, MA$171,100
- Hartford, CT$131,960
- Manchester, NH$138,490
- New York, NY$194,390
- Albany, NY$182,620
- Utica, NY$128,920
Highest-paying cities for computer and information research scientists
Portland, OR pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($223,160).
- Portland, OR$223,160
- San Jose, CA$216,560
- Seattle, WA$203,260
- Phoenix, AZ$195,400
- New York, NY$194,390
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Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Providence: questions
How much do computer and information research scientists make an hour in Providence?
$61.69 an hour on average, and $59.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level computer and information research scientists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $91,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the computer and information research scientists take-home pay in Providence?
About $94,467 a year ($7,872 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,300. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do computer and information research scientists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($159,462).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1221; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.01, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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