What are the main factors that influence a Cloud Data Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Cloud Data Engineer's salary?

A Cloud Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $88,807, a Cloud Data Engineer (2-4 years)earns $107,817, a DevOps Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $144,445, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $161,567, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $178,522,

What are the highest paying states for a Cloud Data Engineer?

Cloud Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cloud Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $114,383, California $113,949, Massachusetts $112,430. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cloud Data Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Cloud Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Architecture Analyst V: $168,106; Cloud Architecture Analyst IV: $147,406; Cloud Engineer III: $122,460; Cloud Architecture Analyst III: $122,453; Cloud Data Architect: $118,495.

Cloud Data Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Cloud Data Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cloud Data Engineer in Rhode Island is $107,110 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Cloud Data Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,822
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,714 to $113,240
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,623

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Cloud Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,240	$9,437	$2,178	$54
Average	$107,110	$8,926	$2,060	$51
25th Percentile	$103,714	$8,643	$1,995	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Cloud Data Engineer Salaries

A Cloud Data Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cloud Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cloud Data Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,807
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,817
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,445
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $161,567
Expert (over 8 years): $178,522

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$88,807
Cloud Dat... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$107,817
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$144,445
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$161,567
DevOps En... Level Cloud Data Engineer	$178,522

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How Do Cloud Data Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cloud Data Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $114,383.
California: $113,949.
Massachusetts: $112,430.

District of Columbia $114,383 California $113,949 Massachusetts $112,430 Washington $112,017 New Jersey $111,976 Alaska $111,831 Connecticut $110,405 New York $109,827

Hawaii $107,978 Rhode Island $107,110 Maryland $106,521 Minnesota $105,715 Colorado $105,405 Illinois $105,302 Oregon $104,909 Delaware $104,620

New Hampshire $104,438 Virginia $104,031 Pennsylvania $102,843 Nevada $102,244 North Dakota $102,048 Michigan $101,738 Wisconsin $101,624 Vermont $101,397

Texas $100,767 Maine $100,725 Arizona $100,663 Ohio $100,591 Georgia $99,641 Indiana $99,165 Wyoming $99,072 Utah $98,928

Iowa $98,866 Kansas $98,370 Louisiana $98,225 North Carolina $98,174 Missouri $98,153 Florida $97,750 Montana $97,533 Nebraska $97,326

Kentucky $97,213 South Carolina $96,800 Tennessee $96,541 Idaho $96,438 New Mexico $95,684 Oklahoma $95,519 Alabama $94,909 South Dakota $93,886

Arkansas $93,328 West Virginia $93,029 Mississippi $92,130

Top Paying Cities for Cloud Data Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $108,449
Albion: $107,532
Ashaway: $108,243

Adamsville, RI $108,449 Albion, RI $107,532 Ashaway, RI $108,243 Barrington, RI $107,249 Block Island, RI $107,846 Bradford, RI $108,178 Bristol, RI $107,662 Carolina, RI $107,999

Charlestown, RI $108,038 Chepachet, RI $107,824 Clayville, RI $107,523 Coventry, RI $107,528 West Greenwich, RI $107,825 East Greenwich, RI $107,456 Exeter, RI $107,795 Fiskeville, RI $107,247

Forestdale, RI $108,074 Foster, RI $107,767 Glendale, RI $108,082 Greene, RI $107,908 Greenville, RI $107,288 Harmony, RI $107,427 Harrisville, RI $108,035 Hope, RI $107,314

Hope Valley, RI $108,148 Hopkinton, RI $108,291 Jamestown, RI $107,929 Kenyon, RI $107,986 Little Compton, RI $108,432 Manville, RI $107,674 Mapleville, RI $107,844 Newport, RI $108,037

Middletown, RI $108,085 North Kingstown, RI $107,641 North Scituate, RI $107,428 Oakland, RI $107,961 Pascoag, RI $108,107 Pawtucket, RI $107,089 Central Falls, RI $107,137 Cumberland, RI $107,745

Lincoln, RI $107,244 Portsmouth, RI $108,026 Prudence Island, RI $107,804 Rockville, RI $108,274 Saunderstown, RI $107,864 Shannock, RI $107,992 Slatersville, RI $108,075 Slocum, RI $107,861

Tiverton, RI $108,355 Wakefield, RI $107,956 Kingston, RI $107,915 Narragansett, RI $107,986 Peace Dale, RI $107,942 Warren, RI $107,526 Warwick, RI $107,226 Westerly, RI $108,269

West Kingston, RI $107,949 West Warwick, RI $107,358 Wood River Junction, RI $108,103 Woonsocket, RI $108,080 North Smithfield, RI $107,834 Wyoming, RI $107,992 Providence, RI $107,058 Cranston, RI $107,073

North Providence, RI $107,085 East Providence, RI $107,065 Riverside, RI $107,099 Rumford, RI $107,084 Smithfield, RI $107,301 Johnston, RI $107,121

Cloud Data Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cloud Data Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$103,714

Average $107,110/year

$113,240

$8,643

Average $8,926/month

$9,437

$1,995

Average $2,060/week

$2,178

$50

Average $51/hour

$54

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$113,240	$9,437	$2,178	$54
Average	$107,110	$8,926	$2,060	$51
25th Percentile	$103,714	$8,643	$1,995	$50

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