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 $184,245, a Data Science Supervisor (12+ years)earns $118,992, 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 $239,023,

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 $163,261, California $162,642, Massachusetts $160,474. 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: $453,335; Product Data Scientist: $187,146; Data Scientist VI: $182,702; Principal Data Scientist: $180,998; Data Scientist V: $176,513.

Data Scientist Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Data Scientist Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Scientist Engineer in Delaware is $149,327 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): $171,104
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $137,940 to $160,726
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $127,573

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Data Scientist Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,726	$13,394	$3,091	$77
Average	$149,327	$12,444	$2,872	$72
25th Percentile	$137,940	$11,495	$2,653	$66

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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): $184,245
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,992
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $150,117
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,959
Expert (over 8 years): $239,023

Levels	Salary
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$184,245
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$118,992
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$150,117
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$195,959
Data Scie... Level Data Scientist Engineer	$239,023

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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: $163,261.
California: $162,642.
Massachusetts: $160,474.

District of Columbia $163,261 California $162,642 Massachusetts $160,474 Washington $159,884 New Jersey $159,825 Alaska $159,619 Connecticut $157,584 New York $156,758

Hawaii $154,119 Rhode Island $152,880 Maryland $152,040 Minnesota $150,890 Colorado $150,447 Illinois $150,300 Oregon $149,740 Delaware $149,327

New Hampshire $149,067 Virginia $148,486 Pennsylvania $146,790 Nevada $145,935 North Dakota $145,655 Michigan $145,213 Wisconsin $145,050 Vermont $144,726

Texas $143,827 Maine $143,768 Arizona $143,679 Ohio $143,576 Georgia $142,219 Indiana $141,541 Wyoming $141,408 Utah $141,202

Iowa $141,113 Kansas $140,406 Louisiana $140,199 North Carolina $140,126 Missouri $140,096 Florida $139,521 Montana $139,211 Nebraska $138,916

Kentucky $138,754 South Carolina $138,164 Tennessee $137,796 Idaho $137,648 New Mexico $136,572 Oklahoma $136,336 Alabama $135,466 South Dakota $134,006

Arkansas $133,210 West Virginia $132,782 Mississippi $131,499

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: $154,547
Little Creek: $153,116
Magnolia: $153,750

Lincoln, DE $154,547 Little Creek, DE $153,116 Magnolia, DE $153,750 Milford, DE $154,547 Marydel, DE $152,541 Millsboro, DE $154,547 Millville, DE $155,579 Milton, DE $154,547

Nassau, DE $154,547 Ocean View, DE $155,579 Rehoboth Beach, DE $155,579 Seaford, DE $152,925 Selbyville, DE $155,579 Smyrna, DE $152,364 Viola, DE $153,750 Woodside, DE $153,308

Bear, DE $151,244 Newark, DE $151,303 Claymont, DE $151,421 Delaware City, DE $151,303 Hockessin, DE $151,421 Kirkwood, DE $151,303 Middletown, DE $152,055 Montchanin, DE $151,421

New Castle, DE $151,421 Odessa, DE $152,261 Port Penn, DE $150,890 Rockland, DE $151,421 Saint Georges, DE $151,303 Townsend, DE $152,040 Winterthur, DE $151,421 Lewes, DE $154,547

Wilmington, DE $151,421 Dover, DE $153,043 Dover Afb, DE $153,396 Bethany Beach, DE $155,579 Bethel, DE $152,925 Bridgeville, DE $154,547 Camden Wyoming, DE $153,205 Cheswold, DE $152,689

Clayton, DE $152,305 Dagsboro, DE $155,579 Delmar, DE $152,925 Ellendale, DE $154,547 Felton, DE $154,547 Fenwick Island, DE $155,579 Frankford, DE $155,579 Frederica, DE $154,547

Georgetown, DE $154,547 Greenwood, DE $154,547 Harbeson, DE $154,547 Harrington, DE $154,547 Hartly, DE $152,232 Houston, DE $154,547 Kenton, DE $152,305 Laurel, DE $152,925

Yorklyn, DE $151,421

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 April 01, 2026

$137,940

Average $149,327/year

$160,726

$11,495

Average $12,444/month

$13,394

$2,653

Average $2,872/week

$3,091

$66

Average $72/hour

$77

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$160,726	$13,394	$3,091	$77
Average	$149,327	$12,444	$2,872	$72
25th Percentile	$137,940	$11,495	$2,653	$66

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