What are the main factors that influence a Development Scientist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Development Scientist's salary?

A Development Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Development Scientist (0-2 years)earns $74,640, a Food Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $88,121, a Food Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $106,545, a Food Scientist IV ( years)earns $0,

What are the highest paying states for a Development Scientist?

Development Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Development Scientist roles are District of Columbia $78,634, California $78,335, Massachusetts $77,291. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Development Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Development Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Development Scientist II: $135,199; Process Development Scientist: $127,188; Analytical Development Scientist: $116,978; Research And Development Scientist: $115,596; Assay Development Scientist: $107,743.

Development Scientist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Development Scientist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Development Scientist in Rhode Island is $74,145 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Development Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,624
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,261 to $80,677
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,905

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Development Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,677	$6,723	$1,551	$39
Average	$74,145	$6,179	$1,426	$36
25th Percentile	$68,261	$5,688	$1,313	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Development Scientist Salaries

A Development Scientist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Development Scientist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Development Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,634.
California: $78,335.
Massachusetts: $77,291.

District of Columbia $78,634 California $78,335 Massachusetts $77,291 Washington $77,007 New Jersey $76,979 Alaska $76,879 Connecticut $75,899 New York $75,502

Hawaii $74,230 Rhode Island $73,634 Maryland $73,229 Minnesota $72,675 Colorado $72,462 Illinois $72,391 Oregon $72,121 Delaware $71,922

New Hampshire $71,797 Virginia $71,517 Pennsylvania $70,701 Nevada $70,289 North Dakota $70,154 Michigan $69,941 Wisconsin $69,863 Vermont $69,706

Texas $69,273 Maine $69,245 Arizona $69,202 Ohio $69,152 Georgia $68,499 Indiana $68,172 Wyoming $68,108 Utah $68,009

Iowa $67,966 Kansas $67,625 Louisiana $67,526 North Carolina $67,491 Missouri $67,476 Florida $67,199 Montana $67,050 Nebraska $66,908

Kentucky $66,830 South Carolina $66,546 Tennessee $66,368 Idaho $66,297 New Mexico $65,779 Oklahoma $65,665 Alabama $65,246 South Dakota $64,543

Arkansas $64,160 West Virginia $63,954 Mississippi $63,336

Top Paying Cities for Development Scientists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $74,841
Albion: $73,598
Ashaway: $75,125

Adamsville, RI $74,841 Albion, RI $73,598 Ashaway, RI $75,125 Barrington, RI $73,598 Block Island, RI $74,735 Bradford, RI $75,076 Bristol, RI $73,527 Carolina, RI $74,465

Charlestown, RI $74,543 Chepachet, RI $73,456 Clayville, RI $73,527 Coventry, RI $73,456 West Greenwich, RI $73,407 East Greenwich, RI $73,506 Exeter, RI $75,076 Fiskeville, RI $73,598

Forestdale, RI $73,527 Foster, RI $73,407 Glendale, RI $73,407 Greene, RI $74,230 Greenville, RI $73,598 Harmony, RI $73,577 Harrisville, RI $73,456 Hope, RI $73,598

Hope Valley, RI $75,125 Hopkinton, RI $75,147 Jamestown, RI $74,394 Kenyon, RI $75,054 Little Compton, RI $74,813 Manville, RI $73,598 Mapleville, RI $73,407 Newport, RI $74,408

Middletown, RI $74,720 North Kingstown, RI $73,385 North Scituate, RI $73,577 Oakland, RI $73,478 Pascoag, RI $73,435 Pawtucket, RI $73,598 Central Falls, RI $73,598 Cumberland, RI $73,598

Lincoln, RI $73,598 Portsmouth, RI $74,110 Prudence Island, RI $73,456 Rockville, RI $75,147 Saunderstown, RI $74,436 Shannock, RI $75,033 Slatersville, RI $73,527 Slocum, RI $74,436

Tiverton, RI $74,862 Wakefield, RI $74,358 Kingston, RI $74,372 Narragansett, RI $74,387 Peace Dale, RI $74,358 Warren, RI $73,577 Warwick, RI $73,598 Westerly, RI $75,168

West Kingston, RI $74,415 West Warwick, RI $73,598 Wood River Junction, RI $75,076 Woonsocket, RI $73,527 North Smithfield, RI $73,577 Wyoming, RI $75,054 Providence, RI $73,598 Cranston, RI $73,598

North Providence, RI $73,598 East Providence, RI $73,598 Riverside, RI $73,598 Rumford, RI $73,598 Smithfield, RI $73,598 Johnston, RI $73,598

Development Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Development Scientist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$68,261

Average $74,145/year

$80,677

$5,688

Average $6,179/month

$6,723

$1,313

Average $1,426/week

$1,551

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,677	$6,723	$1,551	$39
Average	$74,145	$6,179	$1,426	$36
25th Percentile	$68,261	$5,688	$1,313	$33

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