Career Paths From Computer and Information Research Scientists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Software DevelopersLateral Move88.6% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Software Developers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Software Developers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 3% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$135,980
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Database ArchitectsLateral Move91.5% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Database Architects share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Database Architects sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5).
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$139,500
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Computer ProgrammersLateral Move86.7% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Computer Programmers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Computer Programmers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 28% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$100,390
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Computer Systems AnalystsLateral Move89.8% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Computer Systems Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Computer Systems Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$105,850
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
PhysicistsCareer Change92.7% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Physicists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Physicists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 23% higher.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$172,250
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Computer Network ArchitectsLateral Move89.1% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Computer Network Architects share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Computer Network Architects sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$134,050
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Aerospace EngineersCareer Change88.7% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Aerospace Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Aerospace Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$134,960
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Database AdministratorsLateral Move92.1% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Database Administrators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Database Administrators sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$104,620
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Chemical EngineersCareer Change88.8% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Chemical Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Chemical Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 11% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$125,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety EngineersCareer Change89.3% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 24% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$106,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Web DevelopersLateral Move88% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Web Developers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Web Developers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 34% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$92,650
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Architectural and Civil DraftersCareer Change89.6% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Architectural and Civil Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Architectural and Civil Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 53% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$66,150
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Mechanical DraftersCareer Change87% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Mechanical Drafters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Mechanical Drafters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 49% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$71,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Operations Research AnalystsLateral Move0% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Operations Research Analysts share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Operations Research Analysts sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 37% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$88,940
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
MathematiciansLateral Move0% skill match
Computer and Information Research Scientists and Mathematicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Mathematicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 10% lower.
Current median salary
$140,300
Target median salary
$126,710
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.