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Computer and Information Analyst Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of computer and information analysts in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare computer and information analyst salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$60,990
25th Percentile Wage
$77,170
50th Percentile Wage
$101,090
75th Percentile Wage
$127,630
90th Percentile Wage
$157,210

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for computer and information analysts in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) computer and information analysts is $157,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $101,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent computer and information analysts is $60,990.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of computer and information analysts in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$101,090
2.67% 10.57%
2016
$98,390
1.82% -
2015
$96,600
4.09% -
2014
$92,650
-1.08% -
2013
$93,650
3.47% -
2012
$90,400
- -

Table 3. Compare Computer and Information Analyst Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of computer and information analysts in 14 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of computer and information analysts in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$101,090
Scientific Research and Development Services
$100,510
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
$93,880
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$93,070
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$92,530
Engineering Services
$92,220
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$92,220
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$91,670
Legal Services
$90,970
Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
$90,190
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
$89,200
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$88,340
Testing Laboratories
$87,890
Specialized Design Services
$75,710

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