Data Scientists pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for data scientists is $49.25 an hour ($102,440 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Rhode Island ranks 26th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.21 | $75,310 |
| 25% of workers | $44.76 | $93,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.25 | $102,440 |
| 75% of workers | $62.57 | $130,150 |
| 90% of workers | $76.36 | $158,820 |
Data Scientists pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $102,440 | 1,170 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
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