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Computer and Information Research Scientists
Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
What a computer and information research scientist does
Become a computer and information research scientist
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good computer and information research scientist
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
- Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $88 per hour with an average salary of $182,800 per year.
Computer And Information Research Scientist job outlook
- There are 1,180 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 458 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.