Data Scientist Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 1K+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$102,440
$49.25/hr
vs National Average
$107,281
-4.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$75K – $159K
1K employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Data Scientist in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,310 |
| 25th percentile | $93,090 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $102,440 |
| 75th percentile | $130,150 |
| 90th percentile | $158,820 |
Top H-1B Employers for Data Scientist in Rhode Island
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Rhode Island — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mastech Digital Technologies, Inc. | 5 | $120,058 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Data Scientist in Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,240 |
| 2023 | $128,350 |
| 2024 | $114,390 |
| 2025 | $102,440 |
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $109,240 | $98,212 |
| 2023 | $128,350 | $104,916 |
| 2024 | $114,390 | $105,473 |
| 2025 | $102,440 | $107,281 |