How much does a computer programmer make in Rhode Island?
$96,470a year
Median yearly pay for computer programmers in Rhode Island. That is $46.38 an hour or $8,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,780Median: $96,470Highest 10%: $144,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,780 | $33.55 | |
| 25th | $83,140 | $39.97 | |
| Median | $96,470 | $46.38 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.67 | |
| 90th | $144,500 | $69.46 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $97,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for computer programmers.
| 18. Texas | $99,330 |
| 19. Georgia | $98,380 |
| 20. Indiana | $97,000 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $96,470 |
| 22. Nebraska | $95,150 |
| 23. Kentucky | $94,850 |
| 24. Alabama | $93,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer programmer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $46.38 ($96,470 a year).
Do computer programmers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $96,470 against $100,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for computer programmer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 21 of 46 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays computer programmers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $97,300 a year.
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.