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: a Entry Level Data Scientist (0-2 years)earns $75,868, a Data Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $92,835, a Data Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $118,726, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $135,302, a Data Scientist V (7-10 years)earns $181,393,

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 $82,516, California $82,203, Massachusetts $81,107. 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: $453,530; Entry Level Environmental Scientist: $119,284; Entry Level Research Scientist: $87,070; data engineer entry level: $85,803; Entry Level Associate Scientist: $83,225.

Entry Level Data Scientist Salary in Delaware

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Data Scientist in Delaware is $75,473 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): $88,040
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,787 to $82,051
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,610

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Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,051	$6,838	$1,578	$39
Average	$75,473	$6,289	$1,451	$36
25th Percentile	$69,787	$5,816	$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): $75,868
Early Career (1-2 years): $92,835
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,726
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,302
Expert (over 8 years): $181,393

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$75,868
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$92,835
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$118,726
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$135,302
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$181,393

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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: $82,516.
California: $82,203.
Massachusetts: $81,107.

District of Columbia $82,516 California $82,203 Massachusetts $81,107 Washington $80,809 New Jersey $80,779 Alaska $80,675 Connecticut $79,646 New York $79,229

Hawaii $77,895 Rhode Island $77,269 Maryland $76,844 Minnesota $76,263 Colorado $76,039 Illinois $75,965 Oregon $75,682 Delaware $75,473

New Hampshire $75,342 Virginia $75,048 Pennsylvania $74,191 Nevada $73,759 North Dakota $73,617 Michigan $73,394 Wisconsin $73,312 Vermont $73,148

Texas $72,693 Maine $72,663 Arizona $72,619 Ohio $72,566 Georgia $71,881 Indiana $71,538 Wyoming $71,471 Utah $71,366

Iowa $71,322 Kansas $70,964 Louisiana $70,860 North Carolina $70,822 Missouri $70,808 Florida $70,517 Montana $70,360 Nebraska $70,211

Kentucky $70,129 South Carolina $69,831 Tennessee $69,645 Idaho $69,570 New Mexico $69,026 Oklahoma $68,907 Alabama $68,467 South Dakota $67,730

Arkansas $67,327 West Virginia $67,111 Mississippi $66,463

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: $75,133
Little Creek: $75,683
Magnolia: $75,574

Lincoln, DE $75,133 Little Creek, DE $75,683 Magnolia, DE $75,574 Milford, DE $75,324 Marydel, DE $75,448 Millsboro, DE $74,818 Millville, DE $74,933 Milton, DE $75,063

Nassau, DE $75,117 Ocean View, DE $74,921 Rehoboth Beach, DE $75,064 Seaford, DE $75,107 Selbyville, DE $74,796 Smyrna, DE $75,735 Viola, DE $75,386 Woodside, DE $75,589

Bear, DE $75,415 Newark, DE $75,386 Claymont, DE $75,541 Delaware City, DE $75,462 Hockessin, DE $75,380 Kirkwood, DE $75,448 Middletown, DE $75,477 Montchanin, DE $75,397

New Castle, DE $75,408 Odessa, DE $75,514 Port Penn, DE $75,565 Rockland, DE $75,404 Saint Georges, DE $75,453 Townsend, DE $75,569 Winterthur, DE $75,413 Lewes, DE $75,092

Wilmington, DE $75,383 Dover, DE $75,683 Dover Afb, DE $75,284 Bethany Beach, DE $74,842 Bethel, DE $74,919 Bridgeville, DE $75,096 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,470 Cheswold, DE $75,658

Clayton, DE $75,661 Dagsboro, DE $74,789 Delmar, DE $74,669 Ellendale, DE $74,896 Felton, DE $75,318 Fenwick Island, DE $74,806 Frankford, DE $74,675 Frederica, DE $75,392

Georgetown, DE $74,761 Greenwood, DE $75,108 Harbeson, DE $74,841 Harrington, DE $75,222 Hartly, DE $75,456 Houston, DE $75,115 Kenton, DE $75,664 Laurel, DE $74,716

Yorklyn, DE $75,402

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 May 01, 2026

$69,787

Average $75,473/year

$82,051

$5,816

Average $6,289/month

$6,838

$1,342

Average $1,451/week

$1,578

$34

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,051	$6,838	$1,578	$39
Average	$75,473	$6,289	$1,451	$36
25th Percentile	$69,787	$5,816	$1,342	$34

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