What are the main factors that influence a Decision Analyst's salary?

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

How does experience change A Decision Analyst's salary?

A Decision Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $79,515 for beginners, reaching about $83,708 at mid-level, and approach $84,229 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Decision Analyst?

Decision Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Decision Analyst roles are District of Columbia $85,581, California $85,257, Massachusetts $84,120. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Decision Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Decision Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Senior Decision Support Analyst: $128,969; Decision Support Sr. Analyst: $109,612; Information Center/Decision Support Analyst - Specialist: $108,180; Decision Support Specialist: $108,178; Decision Support Analyst: $105,905.

Decision Analyst Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Decision Analyst make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Decision Analyst in Rhode Island is $80,140 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,525
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,713 to $86,623
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,862

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Decision Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,623	$7,219	$1,666	$42
Average	$80,140	$6,678	$1,541	$39
25th Percentile	$73,713	$6,143	$1,418	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Decision Analyst Salaries

A Decision Analyst'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 Decision Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Decision Analyst'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): $79,515
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,315
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,708
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,021
Expert (over 8 years): $84,229

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Decision Analyst	$79,515
Intermediate Level Decision Analyst	$81,315
Senior Level Decision Analyst	$83,708
Specialist Level Decision Analyst	$84,021
Expert Level Decision Analyst	$84,229

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How Do Decision Analyst 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 Decision Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,581.
California: $85,257.
Massachusetts: $84,120.

District of Columbia $85,581 California $85,257 Massachusetts $84,120 Washington $83,811 New Jersey $83,780 Alaska $83,672 Connecticut $82,605 New York $82,173

Hawaii $80,789 Rhode Island $80,140 Maryland $79,699 Minnesota $79,096 Colorado $78,864 Illinois $78,787 Oregon $78,493 Delaware $78,277

New Hampshire $78,141 Virginia $77,836 Pennsylvania $76,947 Nevada $76,499 North Dakota $76,352 Michigan $76,120 Wisconsin $76,035 Vermont $75,865

Texas $75,394 Maine $75,363 Arizona $75,317 Ohio $75,262 Georgia $74,551 Indiana $74,196 Wyoming $74,126 Utah $74,018

Iowa $73,972 Kansas $73,601 Louisiana $73,492 North Carolina $73,454 Missouri $73,438 Florida $73,137 Montana $72,974 Nebraska $72,820

Kentucky $72,735 South Carolina $72,426 Tennessee $72,232 Idaho $72,155 New Mexico $71,591 Oklahoma $71,467 Alabama $71,011 South Dakota $70,246

Arkansas $69,829 West Virginia $69,604 Mississippi $68,932

Top Paying Cities for Decision Analysts

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: $81,454
Albion: $80,101
Ashaway: $81,763

Adamsville, RI $81,454 Albion, RI $80,101 Ashaway, RI $81,763 Barrington, RI $80,101 Block Island, RI $81,338 Bradford, RI $81,709 Bristol, RI $80,024 Carolina, RI $81,044

Charlestown, RI $81,129 Chepachet, RI $79,947 Clayville, RI $80,024 Coventry, RI $79,947 West Greenwich, RI $79,892 East Greenwich, RI $80,001 Exeter, RI $81,709 Fiskeville, RI $80,101

Forestdale, RI $80,024 Foster, RI $79,892 Glendale, RI $79,892 Greene, RI $80,789 Greenville, RI $80,101 Harmony, RI $80,078 Harrisville, RI $79,947 Hope, RI $80,101

Hope Valley, RI $81,763 Hopkinton, RI $81,786 Jamestown, RI $80,967 Kenyon, RI $81,686 Little Compton, RI $81,423 Manville, RI $80,101 Mapleville, RI $79,892 Newport, RI $80,982

Middletown, RI $81,322 North Kingstown, RI $79,869 North Scituate, RI $80,078 Oakland, RI $79,970 Pascoag, RI $79,923 Pawtucket, RI $80,101 Central Falls, RI $80,101 Cumberland, RI $80,101

Lincoln, RI $80,101 Portsmouth, RI $80,658 Prudence Island, RI $79,947 Rockville, RI $81,786 Saunderstown, RI $81,013 Shannock, RI $81,662 Slatersville, RI $80,024 Slocum, RI $81,013

Tiverton, RI $81,477 Wakefield, RI $80,928 Kingston, RI $80,944 Narragansett, RI $80,959 Peace Dale, RI $80,928 Warren, RI $80,078 Warwick, RI $80,101 Westerly, RI $81,809

West Kingston, RI $80,990 West Warwick, RI $80,101 Wood River Junction, RI $81,709 Woonsocket, RI $80,024 North Smithfield, RI $80,078 Wyoming, RI $81,686 Providence, RI $80,101 Cranston, RI $80,101

North Providence, RI $80,101 East Providence, RI $80,101 Riverside, RI $80,101 Rumford, RI $80,101 Smithfield, RI $80,101 Johnston, RI $80,101

Decision Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Decision Analyst'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 February 01, 2026

$73,713

Average $80,140/year

$86,623

$6,143

Average $6,678/month

$7,219

$1,418

Average $1,541/week

$1,666

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,623	$7,219	$1,666	$42
Average	$80,140	$6,678	$1,541	$39
25th Percentile	$73,713	$6,143	$1,418	$35

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