Data Scientist Salary in Providence, RI
Data Scientists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area earn a median $102,440 a year — 15% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $77,633 take-home, or $6,469 a month.
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- Federal income tax$13,707
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,351
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,485
- Rhode Island income tax$3,264
- Take-home pay$77,633
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 4.75% state
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro spans Rhode Island, Massachusetts. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Data Scientist pay by experience in Providence, RI
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,170 | $34.70 | $57,512 | $4,793 |
| 25th percentile | $89,590 | $43.07 | $69,114 | $5,759 |
| Median (50th) | $102,440 | $49.25 | $77,633 | $6,469 |
| 75th percentile | $130,700 | $62.84 | $95,993 | $7,999 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $160,660 | $77.24 | $115,048 | $9,587 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Rhode Island resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $102,440 buys in Providence, RI
Prices in Providence, RI are 1.8% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.04× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median data scientist's $77,633 take-home pay has the buying power of $76,280 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Data Scientist jobs are about as common in Providence, RI as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.97).
Best-paying cities for data scientists, adjusted for cost of living
Providence, RI ranks #58 of 72 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $164,740 | $123,866 | $111,457 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | $185,080 | $122,415 | $110,860 |
| 3 | Austin, TX | $127,360 | $98,317 | $100,256 |
| 4 | Charlotte, NC | $132,460 | $97,026 | $99,669 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $170,110 | $113,734 | $98,375 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $127,750 | $98,583 | $95,628 |
| 7 | Jacksonville, FL | $122,680 | $95,118 | $95,611 |
| 8 | Bridgeport, CT | $141,760 | $101,803 | $95,264 |
| 58 | Providence, RI | $102,440 | $77,633 | $76,280 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 72 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make in Providence, RI?
The median data scientist salary in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $102,440 a year, or about $49.25 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $89,590 and $130,700.
What is a data scientist’s take-home pay in Providence, RI?
On the median $102,440 salary, a single filer living in Rhode Island takes home about $77,633 a year ($6,469 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $3,264 in Rhode Island taxes in 2026.
Is Providence, RI a good place to work as a data scientist?
Pay here is 15% below the national median of $120,230. Local prices are 1.8% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $76,280 would in a typical U.S. city. Providence, RI ranks #58 of 72 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a data scientist afford rent in Providence, RI?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Providence, RI is $1,423 a month ($1,774 for two bedrooms) — 22% of a median data scientist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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