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 $77,961, a Data Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $95,394, a Data Scientist (4-7 years)earns $122,009, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $139,040, a Data Scientist V (7-10 years)earns $186,417,

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 $131,104, California $130,606, Massachusetts $128,866. 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: $453,733; Product Data Scientist: $187,168; Data Scientist VI: $182,709; Principal Data Scientist: $181,020; Data Scientist V: $176,534.

Data Scientist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Scientist make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Scientist in Rhode Island is $122,767 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,480
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,697 to $133,086
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,528

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Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,086	$11,090	$2,559	$64
Average	$122,767	$10,231	$2,361	$59
25th Percentile	$112,697	$9,391	$2,167	$54

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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): $77,961
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,394
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,009
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,040
Expert (over 8 years): $186,417

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$77,961
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$95,394
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$122,009
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$139,040
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist	$186,417

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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: $131,104.
California: $130,606.
Massachusetts: $128,866.

District of Columbia $131,104 California $130,606 Massachusetts $128,866 Washington $128,392 New Jersey $128,345 Alaska $128,179 Connecticut $126,545 New York $125,882

Hawaii $123,762 Rhode Island $122,767 Maryland $122,093 Minnesota $121,169 Colorado $120,814 Illinois $120,695 Oregon $120,245 Delaware $119,914

New Hampshire $119,705 Virginia $119,239 Pennsylvania $117,877 Nevada $117,190 North Dakota $116,965 Michigan $116,610 Wisconsin $116,480 Vermont $116,219

Texas $115,497 Maine $115,450 Arizona $115,379 Ohio $115,296 Georgia $114,206 Indiana $113,662 Wyoming $113,555 Utah $113,389

Iowa $113,318 Kansas $112,750 Louisiana $112,584 North Carolina $112,525 Missouri $112,501 Florida $112,040 Montana $111,791 Nebraska $111,554

Kentucky $111,424 South Carolina $110,950 Tennessee $110,654 Idaho $110,536 New Mexico $109,671 Oklahoma $109,482 Alabama $108,783 South Dakota $107,611

Arkansas $106,972 West Virginia $106,628 Mississippi $105,598

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:

Adamsville: $124,302
Albion: $123,252
Ashaway: $124,066

Adamsville, RI $124,302 Albion, RI $123,252 Ashaway, RI $124,066 Barrington, RI $122,927 Block Island, RI $123,612 Bradford, RI $123,992 Bristol, RI $123,401 Carolina, RI $123,787

Charlestown, RI $123,832 Chepachet, RI $123,586 Clayville, RI $123,241 Coventry, RI $123,247 West Greenwich, RI $123,587 East Greenwich, RI $123,164 Exeter, RI $123,553 Fiskeville, RI $122,925

Forestdale, RI $123,872 Foster, RI $123,521 Glendale, RI $123,882 Greene, RI $123,683 Greenville, RI $122,972 Harmony, RI $123,131 Harrisville, RI $123,828 Hope, RI $123,002

Hope Valley, RI $123,958 Hopkinton, RI $124,121 Jamestown, RI $123,706 Kenyon, RI $123,772 Little Compton, RI $124,283 Manville, RI $123,414 Mapleville, RI $123,609 Newport, RI $123,831

Middletown, RI $123,885 North Kingstown, RI $123,376 North Scituate, RI $123,132 Oakland, RI $123,743 Pascoag, RI $123,910 Pawtucket, RI $122,744 Central Falls, RI $122,798 Cumberland, RI $123,496

Lincoln, RI $122,921 Portsmouth, RI $123,818 Prudence Island, RI $123,563 Rockville, RI $124,102 Saunderstown, RI $123,632 Shannock, RI $123,779 Slatersville, RI $123,873 Slocum, RI $123,628

Tiverton, RI $124,194 Wakefield, RI $123,737 Kingston, RI $123,690 Narragansett, RI $123,772 Peace Dale, RI $123,722 Warren, RI $123,245 Warwick, RI $122,901 Westerly, RI $124,096

West Kingston, RI $123,729 West Warwick, RI $123,052 Wood River Junction, RI $123,905 Woonsocket, RI $123,879 North Smithfield, RI $123,598 Wyoming, RI $123,779 Providence, RI $122,708 Cranston, RI $122,725

North Providence, RI $122,739 East Providence, RI $122,717 Riverside, RI $122,756 Rumford, RI $122,738 Smithfield, RI $122,987 Johnston, RI $122,781

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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$112,697

Average $122,767/year

$133,086

$9,391

Average $10,231/month

$11,090

$2,167

Average $2,361/week

$2,559

$54

Average $59/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,086	$11,090	$2,559	$64
Average	$122,767	$10,231	$2,361	$59
25th Percentile	$112,697	$9,391	$2,167	$54

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