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Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee

Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee

Considering working as a Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee? Below are the key facts. 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 do Computer and Information Research Scientists Make in Tennessee?

For computer and information research scientists working in Tennessee, the typical annual salary is $105,680 per year (or about $50.81/hour).Annual wages span from $74,980 at the 10th percentile to $139,870 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $74,980 $36.05
25th percentile $82,710 $39.76
Median (50th) $105,680 $50.81
75th percentile $112,320 $54.00
90th percentile $139,870 $67.24
Salary ranges for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tennessee

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, computer and information research scientists earn a median of $61,002 per year ($29.33/hour), exceeding the Tennessee median.

Computer and Information Research Scientists earnings in Tennessee vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 86,802 computer and information research scientists across the United States.

Forecasted number of jobs for Computer and Information Research Scientists

Top States for Computer and Information Research Scientists Employment

View the states that employ the most computer and information research scientists work.

State Number Employed
California 8,570
Virginia 3,150
Texas 2,800
Maryland 2,750
Washington 2,590
Massachusetts 1,800
New York 1,320
New Jersey 1,110
Florida 1,090
Utah 870
North Carolina 790
Indiana 700
Georgia 700
Oregon 660
Oklahoma 590
Alabama 540
Rhode Island 490
South Carolina 440
Arizona 420
Pennsylvania 400

Highest-Paying States for Computer and Information Research Scientists

These states pay the most for computer and information research scientists.

State Annual Median Salary
Washington $221,990
New York $197,390
Oregon $180,010
New Mexico $178,120
West Virginia $170,750
Massachusetts $166,910
Wisconsin $166,690
Idaho $161,130
California $156,290
District of Columbia $153,630

Skills

The most important computer and information research scientists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Complex Problem Solving  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.8 / 5
0
5
Systems Analysis  3.8 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Computers and Electronics  4.6 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  4.1 / 5
0
5
Engineering and Technology  4.0 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.9 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.3 / 5
0
5
Design  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for computer and information research scientists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Deductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Fluency of Ideas  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Analyze problems to develop solutions involving computer hardware and software.
  • Apply theoretical expertise and innovation to create or apply new technology, such as adapting principles for applying computers to new uses.
  • Assign or schedule tasks to meet work priorities and goals.
  • Meet with managers, vendors, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.
  • Design computers and the software that runs them.
  • Conduct logical analyses of business, scientific, engineering, and other technical problems, formulating mathematical models of problems for solution by computers.
  • Evaluate project plans and proposals to assess feasibility issues.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary projects in areas such as virtual reality, human-computer interaction, or robotics.
  • Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to determine computing needs and system requirements.
  • Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop performance standards, and evaluate work in light of established standards.
  • Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.

Work Activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Processing Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software, Apache Airflow, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive In-demand technologies: Amazon Web Services AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services AWS software, Ansible software, Apache Hadoop

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Related occupations to computer and information research scientists include:

Also Known As

AI Engineer (Artificial Intelligence Engineer), Applied Scientist, Artificial Intelligence Specialist (AI Specialist), Computational Linguist, Computational Scientist, Computational Theory Scientist, Computer Scientist, Computer Specialist, Computer Vision Scientist, Control System Computer Scientist, Cryptologist, Cybersecurity Research Scientist (Cyber Research Scientist), Digital Solutions Manager, Information Scientist, Languages Researcher.

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