Computer and Information Research Scientist Salary in Texas
Based on 2K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$121,210
$58.274/hr
vs National Average
$133,027
-8.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – $204K
2K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Computer and Information Research Scientist in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,480 |
| 25th percentile | $85,010 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $121,210 |
| 75th percentile | $162,760 |
| 90th percentile | $204,250 |
Top H-1B Employers for Computer and Information Research Scientist in Texas
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Texas — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visa U.S.A. Inc. | 8 | $152,200 |
| 2 | NVIDIA Corporation | 5 | $160,000 |
| 3 | eBay Inc. | 4 | $189,190 |
| 4 | W.M. RICE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $80,000 |
| 5 | Meta Platforms, Inc | 3 | $124,134 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Computer and Information Research Scientist in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,060 |
| 2023 | $129,690 |
| 2024 | $101,990 |
| 2025 | $121,210 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $136,060 | $120,162 |
| 2023 | $129,690 | $127,853 |
| 2024 | $101,990 | $131,937 |
| 2025 | $121,210 | $133,027 |