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

A Data Scientist Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Data Scientist VI (10-12 years)earns $184,249, a Data Science Supervisor (12+ years)earns $118,953, a Data Scientist Engineer (12+ years)earns $150,117, a Data Science Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $195,959, a Data Science Director (12+ years)earns $239,052,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Scientist Engineer?

Data Scientist Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Scientist Engineer roles are District of Columbia $163,257, California $162,637, Massachusetts $160,470. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Scientist Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Data Scientist Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Chief Data Scientist: $453,530; Product Data Scientist: $187,157; Data Scientist VI: $182,706; Principal Data Scientist: $181,008; Data Scientist V: $176,523.

Data Scientist Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Scientist Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Scientist Engineer in Delaware is $149,323 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $72.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $171,013
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,874 to $160,676
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,451

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Data Scientist Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,676	$13,390	$3,090	$77
Average	$149,323	$12,444	$2,872	$72
25th Percentile	$137,874	$11,490	$2,651	$66

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Data Scientist Engineer Job Openings in Delaware

Automation Engineer

Albireo Energy - New Castle, DE

Senior Geologist Senior Environmental Scientist Professional Engineer

HYDRO-ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES INC - Dover, DE

Data

micro1.ai - FARGO, ND

Data

micro1.ai - BOISE, ID

Search More Data Scientist Engineer Jobs in Delaware

Key Factors That Influence Data Scientist Engineer Salaries

A Data Scientist Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Scientist Engineer'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): $184,249
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,953
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,117
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,959
Expert (over 8 years): $239,052

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$184,249
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$118,953
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$150,117
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$195,959
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$239,052

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Data Scientist Engineer 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 Scientist Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $163,257.
California: $162,637.
Massachusetts: $160,470.

District of Columbia $163,257 California $162,637 Massachusetts $160,470 Washington $159,880 New Jersey $159,821 Alaska $159,615 Connecticut $157,580 New York $156,754

Hawaii $154,115 Rhode Island $152,876 Maryland $152,036 Minnesota $150,886 Colorado $150,443 Illinois $150,296 Oregon $149,735 Delaware $149,323

New Hampshire $149,063 Virginia $148,482 Pennsylvania $146,786 Nevada $145,931 North Dakota $145,651 Michigan $145,209 Wisconsin $145,047 Vermont $144,722

Texas $143,823 Maine $143,764 Arizona $143,675 Ohio $143,572 Georgia $142,216 Indiana $141,537 Wyoming $141,405 Utah $141,198

Iowa $141,110 Kansas $140,402 Louisiana $140,195 North Carolina $140,122 Missouri $140,092 Florida $139,517 Montana $139,208 Nebraska $138,913

Kentucky $138,750 South Carolina $138,161 Tennessee $137,792 Idaho $137,645 New Mexico $136,568 Oklahoma $136,332 Alabama $135,462 South Dakota $134,003

Arkansas $133,206 West Virginia $132,779 Mississippi $131,496

Top Paying Cities for Data Scientist Engineers

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: $148,650
Little Creek: $149,738
Magnolia: $149,523

Lincoln, DE $148,650 Little Creek, DE $149,738 Magnolia, DE $149,523 Milford, DE $149,028 Marydel, DE $149,272 Millsboro, DE $148,027 Millville, DE $148,255 Milton, DE $148,512

Nassau, DE $148,619 Ocean View, DE $148,230 Rehoboth Beach, DE $148,515 Seaford, DE $148,599 Selbyville, DE $147,984 Smyrna, DE $149,842 Viola, DE $149,152 Woodside, DE $149,553

Bear, DE $149,208 Newark, DE $149,152 Claymont, DE $149,457 Delaware City, DE $149,300 Hockessin, DE $149,138 Kirkwood, DE $149,272 Middletown, DE $149,330 Montchanin, DE $149,172

New Castle, DE $149,194 Odessa, DE $149,404 Port Penn, DE $149,504 Rockland, DE $149,187 Saint Georges, DE $149,283 Townsend, DE $149,513 Winterthur, DE $149,205 Lewes, DE $148,569

Wilmington, DE $149,146 Dover, DE $149,738 Dover Afb, DE $148,950 Bethany Beach, DE $148,074 Bethel, DE $148,227 Bridgeville, DE $148,577 Camden Wyoming, DE $149,317 Cheswold, DE $149,690

Clayton, DE $149,694 Dagsboro, DE $147,970 Delmar, DE $147,733 Ellendale, DE $148,181 Felton, DE $149,016 Fenwick Island, DE $148,003 Frankford, DE $147,745 Frederica, DE $149,163

Georgetown, DE $147,914 Greenwood, DE $148,600 Harbeson, DE $148,072 Harrington, DE $148,827 Hartly, DE $149,290 Houston, DE $148,615 Kenton, DE $149,702 Laurel, DE $147,826

Yorklyn, DE $149,183

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

Understanding how a Data Scientist Engineer'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$137,874

Average $149,323/year

$160,676

$11,490

Average $12,444/month

$13,390

$2,651

Average $2,872/week

$3,090

$66

Average $72/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,676	$13,390	$3,090	$77
Average	$149,323	$12,444	$2,872	$72
25th Percentile	$137,874	$11,490	$2,651	$66

Salaries of jobs related to Data Scientist Engineer

Find Your Next Data Scientist Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Data Scientist Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Delaware

Cost of Living in Delaware is

1.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about