Computer Vision Researcher

Computer Vision Researcher Salary

$30K

$123K

$164K

$113,102

/year

$54.38

/hour

Computer Vision Researcher Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$113,102

Columbus

Ohio

$109,245

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    How much does a Computer Vision Researcher make?

    As of Jun 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Vision Researcher in the United States is $113,102 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.38 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,175/week or $9,425/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $164,000 and as low as $30,000, the majority of Computer Vision Researcher salaries currently range between $67,000 (25th percentile) to $154,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $154,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Vision Researcher varies greatly (by as much as 87000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Computer Vision Researcher in your area makes on average $109,245 per year, or $3,857 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $113,102. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Vision Researcher salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Vision Researcher jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Vision Researcher Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Vision Researcher job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Cupertino, CA, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $25,384 (22.4%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $27,797 (24.6%) above the $113,102 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Vision Researcher appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Barrow, AK, and Menlo Park, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Vision Researcher role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $140,899

    $67.74

    Cupertino, CA

    $139,539

    $67.09

    Berkeley, CA

    $138,486

    $66.58

    Selawik, AK

    $138,317

    $66.50

    Koyuk, AK

    $137,063

    $65.90

    Aspen, CO

    $136,708

    $65.72

    Sitka, AK

    $136,251

    $65.51

    Mountain View, CA

    $133,356

    $64.11

    Palo Alto, CA

    $133,289

    $64.08

    Menlo Park, CA

    $133,279

    $64.08

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Vision Researcher Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Computer Vision Researcher job category, we found that Assistant State S Attorney jobs have average salaries similar than Computer Vision Researcher jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Assistant State S Attorney

    $86,445

    $41.56

    Civil Aviation

    $82,674

    $39.75

    Cuyahoga County Prosecutor

    $64,183

    $30.86

    Estate Administrator

    $63,683

    $30.62

    Semiconductor Manufacturing

    $51,890

    $24.95

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    Infographic detailing Computer Vision Researcher salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $113,102 per year or $54.38 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.