How much does a software developer make in Rhode Island?
$130,600a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Rhode Island. That is $62.78 an hour or $10,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.78
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,540Median: $130,600Highest 10%: $168,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,540 | $40.16 | |
| 25th | $101,600 | $48.87 | |
| Median | $130,600 | $62.78 | |
| 75th | $154,000 | $74.06 | |
| 90th | $168,600 | $81.07 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $130,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 17. Idaho | $131,600 |
| 18. Georgia | $131,000 |
| 19. Florida | $131,000 |
| 20. Rhode Island | $130,600 |
| 21. Minnesota | $130,100 |
| 22. Arizona | $129,700 |
| 23. South Carolina | $129,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $62.78 ($130,600 a year).
Do software developers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $130,600 against $136,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for software developer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 20 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays software developers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $130,700 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.