What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level 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 an Entry Level Data Scientist's salary?

An Entry Level Data Scientist's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,483 for beginners, reaching about $77,709 at mid-level, and approach $78,247 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Data Scientist?

Entry Level Data Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Data Scientist roles are District of Columbia $82,527, California $82,214, Massachusetts $81,118. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Data Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Data Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Chief Data Scientist: $452,766; Entry Level Environmental Scientist: $119,155; Entry Level Research Scientist: $87,085; data engineer entry level: $85,817; Entry Level Associate Scientist: $83,238.

Entry Level Data Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Data Scientist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Data Scientist in Delaware is $75,483 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,163
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,767 to $82,120
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,564

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Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,120	$6,843	$1,579	$39
Average	$75,483	$6,290	$1,452	$36
25th Percentile	$69,767	$5,814	$1,342	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $75,483
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,095
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,709
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,032
Expert (over 8 years): $78,247

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$75,483
Intermediate Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$76,095
Senior Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$77,709
Specialist Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$78,032
Expert Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$78,247

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How Do Entry Level 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 Entry Level Data Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,527.
California: $82,214.
Massachusetts: $81,118.

District of Columbia $82,527 California $82,214 Massachusetts $81,118 Washington $80,820 New Jersey $80,790 Alaska $80,686 Connecticut $79,657 New York $79,240

Hawaii $77,906 Rhode Island $77,279 Maryland $76,855 Minnesota $76,273 Colorado $76,050 Illinois $75,975 Oregon $75,692 Delaware $75,483

New Hampshire $75,352 Virginia $75,058 Pennsylvania $74,201 Nevada $73,769 North Dakota $73,627 Michigan $73,404 Wisconsin $73,322 Vermont $73,158

Texas $72,703 Maine $72,673 Arizona $72,628 Ohio $72,576 Georgia $71,890 Indiana $71,548 Wyoming $71,481 Utah $71,376

Iowa $71,331 Kansas $70,974 Louisiana $70,869 North Carolina $70,832 Missouri $70,817 Florida $70,526 Montana $70,370 Nebraska $70,221

Kentucky $70,139 South Carolina $69,841 Tennessee $69,654 Idaho $69,580 New Mexico $69,036 Oklahoma $68,916 Alabama $68,477 South Dakota $67,739

Arkansas $67,336 West Virginia $67,120 Mississippi $66,472

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $78,122
Little Creek: $77,399
Magnolia: $77,719

Lincoln, DE $78,122 Little Creek, DE $77,399 Magnolia, DE $77,719 Milford, DE $78,122 Marydel, DE $77,108 Millsboro, DE $78,122 Millville, DE $78,643 Milton, DE $78,122

Nassau, DE $78,122 Ocean View, DE $78,643 Rehoboth Beach, DE $78,643 Seaford, DE $77,302 Selbyville, DE $78,643 Smyrna, DE $77,019 Viola, DE $77,719 Woodside, DE $77,496

Bear, DE $76,452 Newark, DE $76,482 Claymont, DE $76,542 Delaware City, DE $76,482 Hockessin, DE $76,542 Kirkwood, DE $76,482 Middletown, DE $76,862 Montchanin, DE $76,542

New Castle, DE $76,542 Odessa, DE $76,966 Port Penn, DE $76,273 Rockland, DE $76,542 Saint Georges, DE $76,482 Townsend, DE $76,855 Winterthur, DE $76,542 Lewes, DE $78,122

Wilmington, DE $76,542 Dover, DE $77,361 Dover Afb, DE $77,540 Bethany Beach, DE $78,643 Bethel, DE $77,302 Bridgeville, DE $78,122 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,443 Cheswold, DE $77,183

Clayton, DE $76,989 Dagsboro, DE $78,643 Delmar, DE $77,302 Ellendale, DE $78,122 Felton, DE $78,122 Fenwick Island, DE $78,643 Frankford, DE $78,643 Frederica, DE $78,122

Georgetown, DE $78,122 Greenwood, DE $78,122 Harbeson, DE $78,122 Harrington, DE $78,122 Hartly, DE $76,951 Houston, DE $78,122 Kenton, DE $76,989 Laurel, DE $77,302

Yorklyn, DE $76,542

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$69,767

Average $75,483/year

$82,120

$5,814

Average $6,290/month

$6,843

$1,342

Average $1,452/week

$1,579

$34

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,120	$6,843	$1,579	$39
Average	$75,483	$6,290	$1,452	$36
25th Percentile	$69,767	$5,814	$1,342	$34

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