Checked
Computer Programmers Salary in Rhode Island
Computer Programmers in Rhode Island earn a median $96,470 a year, 4% below the U.S. median.
- Median in RI
- $96,470 a year
- U.S. median
- $100,390 a year
- Employment
- 250
- Location quotient
- 0.85
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Rhode Island
- Median (50%)
- $96,470 · $46.38 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $105,300 · $50.62 an hour (estimate error ±3.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $69,780 · $33.55 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $83,140 · $39.97 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $119,950 · $57.67 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $144,480 · $69.46 an hour
- Employment
- 250 (estimate error ±16.1%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.50
- Location quotient
- 0.85 (1.00 = national share)
Computer Programmers pay by metro area in Rhode Island
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $97,300 | 290 |
H-1B filings for computer programmers in Rhode Island
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
35 certified filings with a median offered wage of $102,500.
More
Frequently asked questions
- How much do computer programmers make in Rhode Island?
- The median wage for computer programmers in Rhode Island is $96,470 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 250 jobs in the state.
- Where in Rhode Island do computer programmers earn the most?
- Providence-Warwick, RI-MA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $97,300 a year.