Software Developers pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for software developers is $62.78 an hour ($130,590 a year). About 5,070 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Rhode Island ranks 20th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.16 | $83,540 |
| 25% of workers | $48.86 | $101,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.78 | $130,590 |
| 75% of workers | $74.06 | $154,040 |
| 90% of workers | $81.07 | $168,630 |
Software Developers pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $130,690 | 5,020 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysts | $134,630 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $62,510 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $103,100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,210 |
| Information Security Analysts | $109,420 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $82,970 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $121,470 |
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