What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Data Scientist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Entry Level Data Scientist's salary?

An Entry Level Data Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Data Scientist (0-2 years)earns $75,136, a Data Scientist II (2-4 years)earns $91,951, a Data Scientist III (4-7 years)earns $117,546, a Data Scientist IV (7+ years)earns $133,972, a Data Scientist V (7-10 years)earns $179,540,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Data Scientist?

Entry Level Data Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Data Scientist roles are District of Columbia $81,849, California $81,539, Massachusetts $80,452. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Data Scientist roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Data Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Data Engineer: $129,016; Entry Level Environmental Scientist: $119,105; Entry Level Research Scientist: $86,187; Entry Level Associate Scientist: $83,244; Entry Level Data Manager: $78,956.

Entry Level Data Scientist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Data Scientist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Data Scientist in Delaware is $75,033 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Entry Level Data Scientist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,320
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,232 to $81,464
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,950

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Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,464	$6,789	$1,567	$39
Average	$75,033	$6,253	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$69,232	$5,769	$1,331	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries

An Entry Level Data 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 Experience Level Affects Entry Level Data Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Data Scientist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,136
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,951
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,546
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,972
Expert (over 8 years): $179,540

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$75,136
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$91,951
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$117,546
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$133,972
Data Scie... Level Entry Level Data Scientist	$179,540

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How Do Entry Level Data 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 Entry Level Data Scientists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $81,849.
California: $81,539.
Massachusetts: $80,452.

District of Columbia $81,849 California $81,539 Massachusetts $80,452 Washington $80,156 New Jersey $80,127 Alaska $80,023 Connecticut $79,003 New York $78,589

Hawaii $77,266 Rhode Island $76,645 Maryland $76,223 Minnesota $75,647 Colorado $75,425 Illinois $75,351 Oregon $75,070 Delaware $74,863

New Hampshire $74,733 Virginia $74,442 Pennsylvania $73,592 Nevada $73,163 North Dakota $73,023 Michigan $72,801 Wisconsin $72,719 Vermont $72,557

Texas $72,106 Maine $72,076 Arizona $72,032 Ohio $71,980 Georgia $71,300 Indiana $70,960 Wyoming $70,894 Utah $70,790

Iowa $70,746 Kansas $70,391 Louisiana $70,287 North Carolina $70,250 Missouri $70,236 Florida $69,947 Montana $69,792 Nebraska $69,644

Kentucky $69,563 South Carolina $69,267 Tennessee $69,082 Idaho $69,008 New Mexico $68,469 Oklahoma $68,351 Alabama $67,914 South Dakota $67,183

Arkansas $66,783 West Virginia $66,569 Mississippi $65,926

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Data 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:

Lincoln: $77,480
Little Creek: $76,763
Magnolia: $77,081

Lincoln, DE $77,480 Little Creek, DE $76,763 Magnolia, DE $77,081 Milford, DE $77,480 Marydel, DE $76,475 Millsboro, DE $77,480 Millville, DE $77,998 Milton, DE $77,480

Nassau, DE $77,480 Ocean View, DE $77,998 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,998 Seaford, DE $76,667 Selbyville, DE $77,998 Smyrna, DE $76,386 Viola, DE $77,081 Woodside, DE $76,859

Bear, DE $75,824 Newark, DE $75,854 Claymont, DE $75,913 Delaware City, DE $75,854 Hockessin, DE $75,913 Kirkwood, DE $75,854 Middletown, DE $76,231 Montchanin, DE $75,913

New Castle, DE $75,913 Odessa, DE $76,334 Port Penn, DE $75,647 Rockland, DE $75,913 Saint Georges, DE $75,854 Townsend, DE $76,223 Winterthur, DE $75,913 Lewes, DE $77,480

Wilmington, DE $75,913 Dover, DE $76,726 Dover Afb, DE $76,904 Bethany Beach, DE $77,998 Bethel, DE $76,667 Bridgeville, DE $77,480 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,807 Cheswold, DE $76,549

Clayton, DE $76,357 Dagsboro, DE $77,998 Delmar, DE $76,667 Ellendale, DE $77,480 Felton, DE $77,480 Fenwick Island, DE $77,998 Frankford, DE $77,998 Frederica, DE $77,480

Georgetown, DE $77,480 Greenwood, DE $77,480 Harbeson, DE $77,480 Harrington, DE $77,480 Hartly, DE $76,320 Houston, DE $77,480 Kenton, DE $76,357 Laurel, DE $76,667

Yorklyn, DE $75,913

Entry Level Data Scientist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Data 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

$69,232

Average $75,033/year

$81,464

$5,769

Average $6,253/month

$6,789

$1,331

Average $1,443/week

$1,567

$33

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,464	$6,789	$1,567	$39
Average	$75,033	$6,253	$1,443	$36
25th Percentile	$69,232	$5,769	$1,331	$33

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