How much does a data scientist make in Rhode Island?
$102,400a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Rhode Island. That is $49.25 an hour or $8,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,310Median: $102,400Highest 10%: $158,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| 25th | $93,090 | $44.75 | |
| Median | $102,400 | $49.25 | |
| 75th | $130,200 | $62.57 | |
| 90th | $158,800 | $76.36 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $102,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 23. Georgia | $104,300 |
| 24. Alabama | $103,100 |
| 25. Ohio | $102,600 |
| 26. Rhode Island | $102,400 |
| 27. Hawaii | $102,100 |
| 28. New Hampshire | $100,600 |
| 29. Michigan | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $49.25 ($102,400 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $102,400 against $120,200 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for data scientist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 26 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays data scientists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $102,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.