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Data Scientist Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$49.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,383/year ($6,449/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 26th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 1,160 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $102,440 a year — though pay ranges from $75,310 for newcomers to $158,820 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,310 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $93,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $158,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,160 Data Scientist jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Data Scientist salary of $102,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,383 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $102,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,707 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,837 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$3,513 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,383 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,449 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Rhode Island?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Rhode Island is $102,440 per year ($49.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $93,090 and $130,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $102,440, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $77,383 per year ($6,449 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 1,160 Data Scientist jobs in Rhode Island in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Rhode Island state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Rhode Island.