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Computer and Information Research Scientists in The United States

(Profesionales de la informática y la información, investigación)

Computer and Information Research Scientists -- Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Solve or develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)15-1111.00
Career InterestsIRC
Minimum education required(Master)
Master's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)1.67 (moderate growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)31,700
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)37,000
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)3,200
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)*
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)*
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)*
Career ClusterScience, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
(Ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas)
Major Occupational GroupComputer and Mathematical

* data not available
Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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