Computer and Information Research Scientists in Louisiana

Considering a career as a Computer and Information Research Scientist in Louisiana?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Louisiana is growing faster than average.

• Computer and Information Research Scientists in Louisiana earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Computer and Information Research Scientist Career?

• Computer & Information Sciences
• Computer Information Systems
• General Computer & Information Sciences
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology
• Informatics
• Other Computer & Information Sciences
• Information Science
• General Information Science
• Computer Science
• Computer Science
• Computer Software & Applications
• Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation
• Biological & Biomedical Sciences
• Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
• Bioinformatics
• Health Professions
• Medical Illustration & Informatics
• Medical Informatics

How Many Computer and Information Research Scientists Work in Louisiana?

There were approximately 80 workers employed as Computer and Information Research Scientists in this state in 2018.

The typical state has 355 Computer and Information Research Scientists working in it, which means Louisiana has fewer Computer and Information Research Scientists than average.

Job Projections for Louisiana

Jobs for Computer and Information Research Scientists in this state are growing at a rate of 25.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 19.0%.

Louisiana Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 0 annual job openings, and 50 total jobs in 2026 for Computer and Information Research Scientists in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 2,500 annual jobs and 33,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Computer and Information Research Scientists Make in Louisiana?

In 2018 wages for Computer and Information Research Scientists ranged from $61,080 to $113,440 with $90,150 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $29.37 to $54.54. The median hourly rate was $43.34.

The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Computer and Information Research Scientists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Computer and Information Research Scientists work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	7,300	$128,370
Maryland	2,900	$116,370
Virginia	2,740	$126,060
Texas	1,830	$122,840
Washington	1,480	$138,110
New York	1,430	$125,090
New Jersey	1,080	$124,240
New Mexico	770	$132,350
Utah	770	$95,720
Massachusetts	720	$111,450
Georgia	690	$96,490
Florida	540	$95,990
Oklahoma	510	$85,190
Illinois	500	$115,290
Colorado	480	$117,330
District of Columbia	480	$126,280
Ohio	480	$110,350
Pennsylvania	410	$106,800
Rhode Island	410	$116,600
South Carolina	370	$99,640

Below are the states where Computer and Information Research Scientists get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$138,110
New Mexico	$132,350
Minnesota	$130,830
New Hampshire	$130,320
Idaho	$129,400
California	$128,370
District of Columbia	$126,280
Virginia	$126,060
New York	$125,090
New Jersey	$124,240

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.