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 $77,279 for beginners, reaching about $79,558 at mid-level, and approach $80,109 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 Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Data Scientist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Data Scientist in Rhode Island is $77,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,261
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,428 to $84,075
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,100

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Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,075	$7,006	$1,617	$40
Average	$77,279	$6,440	$1,486	$37
25th Percentile	$71,428	$5,952	$1,374	$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): $77,279
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,906
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,558
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,889
Expert (over 8 years): $80,109

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$77,279
Intermediate Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$77,906
Senior Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$79,558
Specialist Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$79,889
Expert Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$80,109

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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:

Adamsville: $78,547
Albion: $77,242
Ashaway: $78,845

Adamsville, RI $78,547 Albion, RI $77,242 Ashaway, RI $78,845 Barrington, RI $77,242 Block Island, RI $78,435 Bradford, RI $78,793 Bristol, RI $77,168 Carolina, RI $78,152

Charlestown, RI $78,234 Chepachet, RI $77,093 Clayville, RI $77,168 Coventry, RI $77,093 West Greenwich, RI $77,041 East Greenwich, RI $77,145 Exeter, RI $78,793 Fiskeville, RI $77,242

Forestdale, RI $77,168 Foster, RI $77,041 Glendale, RI $77,041 Greene, RI $77,906 Greenville, RI $77,242 Harmony, RI $77,220 Harrisville, RI $77,093 Hope, RI $77,242

Hope Valley, RI $78,845 Hopkinton, RI $78,867 Jamestown, RI $78,077 Kenyon, RI $78,770 Little Compton, RI $78,517 Manville, RI $77,242 Mapleville, RI $77,041 Newport, RI $78,092

Middletown, RI $78,420 North Kingstown, RI $77,019 North Scituate, RI $77,220 Oakland, RI $77,115 Pascoag, RI $77,071 Pawtucket, RI $77,242 Central Falls, RI $77,242 Cumberland, RI $77,242

Lincoln, RI $77,242 Portsmouth, RI $77,779 Prudence Island, RI $77,093 Rockville, RI $78,867 Saunderstown, RI $78,122 Shannock, RI $78,748 Slatersville, RI $77,168 Slocum, RI $78,122

Tiverton, RI $78,569 Wakefield, RI $78,040 Kingston, RI $78,055 Narragansett, RI $78,070 Peace Dale, RI $78,040 Warren, RI $77,220 Warwick, RI $77,242 Westerly, RI $78,889

West Kingston, RI $78,099 West Warwick, RI $77,242 Wood River Junction, RI $78,793 Woonsocket, RI $77,168 North Smithfield, RI $77,220 Wyoming, RI $78,770 Providence, RI $77,242 Cranston, RI $77,242

North Providence, RI $77,242 East Providence, RI $77,242 Riverside, RI $77,242 Rumford, RI $77,242 Smithfield, RI $77,242 Johnston, RI $77,242

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

$71,428

Average $77,279/year

$84,075

$5,952

Average $6,440/month

$7,006

$1,374

Average $1,486/week

$1,617

$34

Average $37/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,075	$7,006	$1,617	$40
Average	$77,279	$6,440	$1,486	$37
25th Percentile	$71,428	$5,952	$1,374	$34

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