Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,440 | $120,395 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $49.25 | $57.88 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $100,137.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Rhode Island is $102,440, or about $49.25 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Rhode Island is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,160 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $102,440, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.