What are the main factors that influence a Data Associate's salary?

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

How does experience change A Data Associate's salary?

A Data Associate's salary grows with experience: a Data Associate (0-1 years)earns $47,837, a Data Control Clerk II (1-3 years)earns $52,829, a Data Control Clerk III (3-5 years)earns $59,717, a Data Control Supervisor (5+ years)earns $92,098, a Data Governance Supervisor (5+ years)earns $120,675,

What are the highest paying states for a Data Associate?

Data Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Associate roles are District of Columbia $51,195, California $51,001, Massachusetts $50,322. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Associate roles make?

Salaries for Data Associate level roles vary by specialization: Associate Data Manager: $151,120; Data Management Associate: $130,850; Clinical Data Associate: $89,195; Associate Data Developer: $82,105; Data Operations Associate: $80,811.

Data Associate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Associate make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Data Associate in Rhode Island is $48,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,797
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,385 to $54,829
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,845

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Data Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,829	$4,569	$1,054	$26
Average	$48,273	$4,023	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$44,385	$3,699	$854	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Data Associate Salaries

A Data Associate'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 Data Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Associate'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): $47,837
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,829
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,717
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,098
Expert (over 8 years): $120,675

Levels	Salary
Data Asso... Level Data Associate	$47,837
Data Cont... Level Data Associate	$52,829
Data Cont... Level Data Associate	$59,717
Data Cont... Level Data Associate	$92,098
Data Gove... Level Data Associate	$120,675

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How Do Data Associate 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 Data Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $51,195.
California: $51,001.
Massachusetts: $50,322.

District of Columbia $51,195 California $51,001 Massachusetts $50,322 Washington $50,137 New Jersey $50,118 Alaska $50,053 Connecticut $49,415 New York $49,156

Hawaii $48,329 Rhode Island $47,940 Maryland $47,677 Minnesota $47,316 Colorado $47,177 Illinois $47,131 Oregon $46,955 Delaware $46,826

New Hampshire $46,744 Virginia $46,562 Pennsylvania $46,031 Nevada $45,762 North Dakota $45,675 Michigan $45,536 Wisconsin $45,485 Vermont $45,383

Texas $45,101 Maine $45,083 Arizona $45,055 Ohio $45,023 Georgia $44,597 Indiana $44,384 Wyoming $44,343 Utah $44,278

Iowa $44,250 Kansas $44,028 Louisiana $43,964 North Carolina $43,941 Missouri $43,931 Florida $43,751 Montana $43,654 Nebraska $43,561

Kentucky $43,511 South Carolina $43,326 Tennessee $43,210 Idaho $43,164 New Mexico $42,826 Oklahoma $42,752 Alabama $42,479 South Dakota $42,022

Arkansas $41,772 West Virginia $41,638 Mississippi $41,236

Top Paying Cities for Data Associates

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: $48,726
Albion: $47,917
Ashaway: $48,911

Adamsville, RI $48,726 Albion, RI $47,917 Ashaway, RI $48,911 Barrington, RI $47,917 Block Island, RI $48,657 Bradford, RI $48,879 Bristol, RI $47,871 Carolina, RI $48,481

Charlestown, RI $48,532 Chepachet, RI $47,825 Clayville, RI $47,871 Coventry, RI $47,825 West Greenwich, RI $47,792 East Greenwich, RI $47,857 Exeter, RI $48,879 Fiskeville, RI $47,917

Forestdale, RI $47,871 Foster, RI $47,792 Glendale, RI $47,792 Greene, RI $48,329 Greenville, RI $47,917 Harmony, RI $47,903 Harrisville, RI $47,825 Hope, RI $47,917

Hope Valley, RI $48,911 Hopkinton, RI $48,925 Jamestown, RI $48,435 Kenyon, RI $48,865 Little Compton, RI $48,708 Manville, RI $47,917 Mapleville, RI $47,792 Newport, RI $48,444

Middletown, RI $48,648 North Kingstown, RI $47,778 North Scituate, RI $47,903 Oakland, RI $47,838 Pascoag, RI $47,811 Pawtucket, RI $47,917 Central Falls, RI $47,917 Cumberland, RI $47,917

Lincoln, RI $47,917 Portsmouth, RI $48,250 Prudence Island, RI $47,825 Rockville, RI $48,925 Saunderstown, RI $48,463 Shannock, RI $48,851 Slatersville, RI $47,871 Slocum, RI $48,463

Tiverton, RI $48,740 Wakefield, RI $48,412 Kingston, RI $48,421 Narragansett, RI $48,430 Peace Dale, RI $48,412 Warren, RI $47,903 Warwick, RI $47,917 Westerly, RI $48,939

West Kingston, RI $48,449 West Warwick, RI $47,917 Wood River Junction, RI $48,879 Woonsocket, RI $47,871 North Smithfield, RI $47,903 Wyoming, RI $48,865 Providence, RI $47,917 Cranston, RI $47,917

North Providence, RI $47,917 East Providence, RI $47,917 Riverside, RI $47,917 Rumford, RI $47,917 Smithfield, RI $47,917 Johnston, RI $47,917

Data Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Associate'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

$44,385

Average $48,273/year

$54,829

$3,699

Average $4,023/month

$4,569

$854

Average $928/week

$1,054

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,829	$4,569	$1,054	$26
Average	$48,273	$4,023	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$44,385	$3,699	$854	$21

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