How much does a computer occupation make in Providence?
$101,600a year
Median yearly pay for computer occupations in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $48.85 an hour or $8,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.85
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 342
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,700Median: $101,600Highest 10%: $150,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,700 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $67,900 | $32.64 | |
| Median | $101,600 | $48.85 | |
| 75th | $123,900 | $59.56 | |
| 90th | $150,400 | $72.30 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for computer occupations.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Database Architect | $142,100 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,300 |
| Software Developer | $130,700 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,600 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $123,400 |
| Information Security Analyst | $109,900 |
| Mathematician | $109,300 |
| Actuary | $108,000 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $102,800 |
| Data Scientist | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer occupation make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $48.85 ($101,600 a year).
Do computer occupations make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $101,600 against $116,600 nationally, 13% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $102,200, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for computer occupation pay?
127 of 342 metro areas with data.
How much does a computer occupation make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $150,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.