Data Scientists Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $116,890 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.20
10th percentile $69,990
90th percentile $181,460
Employed locally 1,200
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,990
    25th
    $88,100
    50th (median)
    $116,890
    75th
    $143,900
    90th
    $181,460

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 136% Median Data Scientists salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $139,660
    District of Columbia $137,120
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $135,190
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $131,830
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $130,590

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $132,010
    Computer User Support Specialists $59,840
    Computer Systems Analysts $109,950
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $99,910
    Computer Occupations, All Other $93,430
    Information Security Analysts $109,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Providence, RI-MA is $56.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.24 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Providence, RI-MA is 3.8% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Providence?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $69,990 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,100.