Computer Programmers Salary in Rhode Island
Computer Programmers in Rhode Island earn a median of $96,470 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($100,390)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,780; the top 10% earn over $144,480. Nationally the range is $57,710 to $160,460.
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- Blockchain Engineers$102,210 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$106,020 median in Rhode Island
Computer Programmers pay in Rhode Island
How much do computer programmers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $96,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,780 and the top 10% earn over $144,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for computer programmers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 46 (−4% vs. the national median of $100,390). Living costs are not included.