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

An Entry Level Scientist's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Scientist (0-2 years)earns $55,140, a Geologist II (2-4 years)earns $72,733, a Geologist III (4-7 years)earns $90,391, a Geologist IV (7+ years)earns $115,373, a Geologist V (7-10 years)earns $138,603,

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

Entry Level Scientist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Scientist roles are District of Columbia $57,918, California $57,699, Massachusetts $56,930. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Entry Level Scientist level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Environmental Scientist: $119,105; Entry Level Psychologist: $118,588; Entry Level Research Scientist: $86,187; Entry Level Associate Scientist: $83,244; Entry Level Actuary: $80,801.

Entry Level Scientist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Scientist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Scientist in Rhode Island is $54,612 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,641
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,622 to $59,338
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,169

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Entry Level Scientist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,338	$4,945	$1,141	$29
Average	$54,612	$4,551	$1,050	$26
25th Percentile	$48,622	$4,052	$935	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Scientist Salaries

An Entry Level 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 Scientist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $55,140
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,733
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,391
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,373
Expert (over 8 years): $138,603

Levels	Salary
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Scientist	$55,140
Geologist... Level Entry Level Scientist	$72,733
Geologist... Level Entry Level Scientist	$90,391
Geologist... Level Entry Level Scientist	$115,373
Geologist... Level Entry Level Scientist	$138,603

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

District of Columbia: $57,918.
California: $57,699.
Massachusetts: $56,930.

District of Columbia $57,918 California $57,699 Massachusetts $56,930 Washington $56,720 New Jersey $56,699 Alaska $56,626 Connecticut $55,904 New York $55,611

Hawaii $54,675 Rhode Island $54,236 Maryland $53,937 Minnesota $53,529 Colorado $53,373 Illinois $53,320 Oregon $53,121 Delaware $52,975

New Hampshire $52,883 Virginia $52,677 Pennsylvania $52,075 Nevada $51,772 North Dakota $51,672 Michigan $51,515 Wisconsin $51,458 Vermont $51,343

Texas $51,024 Maine $51,003 Arizona $50,971 Ohio $50,935 Georgia $50,454 Indiana $50,213 Wyoming $50,166 Utah $50,093

Iowa $50,061 Kansas $49,810 Louisiana $49,737 North Carolina $49,711 Missouri $49,700 Florida $49,496 Montana $49,386 Nebraska $49,282

Kentucky $49,224 South Carolina $49,015 Tennessee $48,884 Idaho $48,832 New Mexico $48,450 Oklahoma $48,366 Alabama $48,058 South Dakota $47,540

Arkansas $47,257 West Virginia $47,106 Mississippi $46,651

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $55,125
Albion: $54,209
Ashaway: $55,334

Adamsville, RI $55,125 Albion, RI $54,209 Ashaway, RI $55,334 Barrington, RI $54,209 Block Island, RI $55,046 Bradford, RI $55,298 Bristol, RI $54,157 Carolina, RI $54,848

Charlestown, RI $54,905 Chepachet, RI $54,105 Clayville, RI $54,157 Coventry, RI $54,105 West Greenwich, RI $54,068 East Greenwich, RI $54,141 Exeter, RI $55,298 Fiskeville, RI $54,209

Forestdale, RI $54,157 Foster, RI $54,068 Glendale, RI $54,068 Greene, RI $54,675 Greenville, RI $54,209 Harmony, RI $54,194 Harrisville, RI $54,105 Hope, RI $54,209

Hope Valley, RI $55,334 Hopkinton, RI $55,350 Jamestown, RI $54,795 Kenyon, RI $55,282 Little Compton, RI $55,104 Manville, RI $54,209 Mapleville, RI $54,068 Newport, RI $54,806

Middletown, RI $55,036 North Kingstown, RI $54,053 North Scituate, RI $54,194 Oakland, RI $54,121 Pascoag, RI $54,089 Pawtucket, RI $54,209 Central Falls, RI $54,209 Cumberland, RI $54,209

Lincoln, RI $54,209 Portsmouth, RI $54,586 Prudence Island, RI $54,105 Rockville, RI $55,350 Saunderstown, RI $54,827 Shannock, RI $55,266 Slatersville, RI $54,157 Slocum, RI $54,827

Tiverton, RI $55,141 Wakefield, RI $54,769 Kingston, RI $54,780 Narragansett, RI $54,790 Peace Dale, RI $54,769 Warren, RI $54,194 Warwick, RI $54,209 Westerly, RI $55,366

West Kingston, RI $54,811 West Warwick, RI $54,209 Wood River Junction, RI $55,298 Woonsocket, RI $54,157 North Smithfield, RI $54,194 Wyoming, RI $55,282 Providence, RI $54,209 Cranston, RI $54,209

North Providence, RI $54,209 East Providence, RI $54,209 Riverside, RI $54,209 Rumford, RI $54,209 Smithfield, RI $54,209 Johnston, RI $54,209

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

Understanding how an Entry Level 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

$48,622

Average $54,612/year

$59,338

$4,052

Average $4,551/month

$4,945

$935

Average $1,050/week

$1,141

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,338	$4,945	$1,141	$29
Average	$54,612	$4,551	$1,050	$26
25th Percentile	$48,622	$4,052	$935	$23

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