Data Scientists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $160,660 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Providence earn between $89,590 and $130,700.
- $72K10th
- $90K25th
- $102KMedian
- $131K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,410 | $9,284 | $53.56 |
| Median | $102,440 | $8,537 | $49.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,590 | $7,466 | $43.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,700 | $10,892 | $62.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Data scientists in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($111,260) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $111,410 | $102,440 | $72,170 | $160,660 | 1,170 |
| Rhode Island | $111,260 | $102,440 | $75,310 | $158,820 | 1,160 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $111,410, a single filer in Providence takes home about $83,517 a year, or $6,960 a month and $3,212 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $83,517 | $6,960 |
| Working in MA | $81,956 | $6,830 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $111,410 buys what about $109,469 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$113,260
- Worcester, MA$122,260
- Boston, MA$137,030
- Barnstable, MA$132,900
- Hartford, CT$134,820
- Springfield, MA$126,680
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Providence: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Providence?
$53.56 an hour on average, and $49.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Providence?
About $83,517 a year ($6,960 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,410. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do data scientists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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