What are the main factors that influence a Data Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Data Scientist's salary?

A Data Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Data Scientist I (0-2 years)earns $76,155, a Data Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $93,189, a Data Scientist (4-7 years)earns $119,170, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $135,810, a Data Scientist V (7-10 years)earns $182,062,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Scientist?

Data Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Scientist roles are District of Columbia $131,100, California $130,603, Massachusetts $128,862. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Data Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Chief Data Scientist: $453,335; Product Data Scientist: $187,146; Data Scientist VI: $182,702; Principal Data Scientist: $180,998; Data Scientist Economist: $180,296.

Data Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Scientist make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Scientist in Delaware is $119,911 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

However, a Data Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,157
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,075 to $129,985
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,121

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Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,985	$10,832	$2,500	$62
Average	$119,911	$9,993	$2,306	$58
25th Percentile	$110,075	$9,173	$2,117	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Data Scientist Salaries

A Data Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Data Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $76,155
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,189
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $119,170
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,810
Expert (over 8 years): $182,062

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$76,155
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$93,189
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$119,170
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$135,810
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$182,062

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How Do Data Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Data Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $131,100.
California: $130,603.
Massachusetts: $128,862.

District of Columbia $131,100 California $130,603 Massachusetts $128,862 Washington $128,389 New Jersey $128,341 Alaska $128,176 Connecticut $126,542 New York $125,878

Hawaii $123,759 Rhode Island $122,764 Maryland $122,089 Minnesota $121,166 Colorado $120,811 Illinois $120,692 Oregon $120,242 Delaware $119,911

New Hampshire $119,702 Virginia $119,236 Pennsylvania $117,874 Nevada $117,187 North Dakota $116,962 Michigan $116,607 Wisconsin $116,477 Vermont $116,216

Texas $115,494 Maine $115,447 Arizona $115,376 Ohio $115,293 Georgia $114,204 Indiana $113,659 Wyoming $113,552 Utah $113,387

Iowa $113,315 Kansas $112,747 Louisiana $112,581 North Carolina $112,522 Missouri $112,498 Florida $112,037 Montana $111,788 Nebraska $111,551

Kentucky $111,421 South Carolina $110,947 Tennessee $110,651 Idaho $110,533 New Mexico $109,669 Oklahoma $109,479 Alabama $108,781 South Dakota $107,608

Arkansas $106,969 West Virginia $106,626 Mississippi $105,595

Top Paying Cities for Data Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $124,102
Little Creek: $122,954
Magnolia: $123,463

Lincoln, DE $124,102 Little Creek, DE $122,954 Magnolia, DE $123,463 Milford, DE $124,102 Marydel, DE $122,492 Millsboro, DE $124,102 Millville, DE $124,931 Milton, DE $124,102

Nassau, DE $124,102 Ocean View, DE $124,931 Rehoboth Beach, DE $124,931 Seaford, DE $122,800 Selbyville, DE $124,931 Smyrna, DE $122,350 Viola, DE $123,463 Woodside, DE $123,108

Bear, DE $121,450 Newark, DE $121,497 Claymont, DE $121,592 Delaware City, DE $121,497 Hockessin, DE $121,592 Kirkwood, DE $121,497 Middletown, DE $122,101 Montchanin, DE $121,592

New Castle, DE $121,592 Odessa, DE $122,267 Port Penn, DE $121,166 Rockland, DE $121,592 Saint Georges, DE $121,497 Townsend, DE $122,089 Winterthur, DE $121,592 Lewes, DE $124,102

Wilmington, DE $121,592 Dover, DE $122,895 Dover Afb, DE $123,179 Bethany Beach, DE $124,931 Bethel, DE $122,800 Bridgeville, DE $124,102 Camden Wyoming, DE $123,025 Cheswold, DE $122,610

Clayton, DE $122,303 Dagsboro, DE $124,931 Delmar, DE $122,800 Ellendale, DE $124,102 Felton, DE $124,102 Fenwick Island, DE $124,931 Frankford, DE $124,931 Frederica, DE $124,102

Georgetown, DE $124,102 Greenwood, DE $124,102 Harbeson, DE $124,102 Harrington, DE $124,102 Hartly, DE $122,243 Houston, DE $124,102 Kenton, DE $122,303 Laurel, DE $122,800

Yorklyn, DE $121,592

Data Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$110,075

Average $119,911/year

$129,985

$9,173

Average $9,993/month

$10,832

$2,117

Average $2,306/week

$2,500

$53

Average $58/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$129,985	$10,832	$2,500	$62
Average	$119,911	$9,993	$2,306	$58
25th Percentile	$110,075	$9,173	$2,117	$53

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