Data Scientists Salary in Rhode Island
Data Scientists in Rhode Island earn a median of $102,440 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,310; the top 10% earn over $158,820. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
States ranked near Rhode Island
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- Data Warehousing Specialists$140,320 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Database Architects$140,320 median in Rhode Island
Data Scientists pay in Rhode Island
How much do data scientists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $102,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,310 and the top 10% earn over $158,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 49 (−15% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.