What are the main factors that influence an Application Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change An Application Specialist's salary?

An Application Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Applications Support Technician I (0-1 years)earns $58,837, an Applications Support Technician II (1-3 years)earns $72,121, an Application Specialist (3-5 years)earns $95,295, an Applications Programming Supervisor (5+ years)earns $142,321, an Applications Programming Manager (5+ years)earns $161,067,

What are the highest paying states for an Application Specialist?

Application Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Specialist roles are District of Columbia $102,453, California $102,064, Massachusetts $100,704. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Application Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Application Development Specialist: $142,424; Technical Application Specialist: $123,983; Field Application Specialist: $123,959; It Application Specialist: $123,031; Senior Application Specialist: $105,322.

Application Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Application Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Application Specialist in Rhode Island is $95,938 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Application Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,650
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,694 to $104,686
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,278

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Application Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,686	$8,724	$2,013	$50
Average	$95,938	$7,995	$1,845	$46
25th Percentile	$86,694	$7,225	$1,667	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Application Specialist Salaries

An Application Specialist'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 Application Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application Specialist'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): $58,837
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,121
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,295
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,321
Expert (over 8 years): $161,067

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$58,837
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$72,121
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$95,295
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$142,321
Applicati... Level Application Specialist	$161,067

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How Do Application Specialist 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 Application Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,453.
California: $102,064.
Massachusetts: $100,704.

District of Columbia $102,453 California $102,064 Massachusetts $100,704 Washington $100,334 New Jersey $100,297 Alaska $100,167 Connecticut $98,890 New York $98,372

Hawaii $96,715 Rhode Island $95,938 Maryland $95,411 Minnesota $94,689 Colorado $94,411 Illinois $94,319 Oregon $93,967 Delaware $93,708

New Hampshire $93,545 Virginia $93,181 Pennsylvania $92,117 Nevada $91,580 North Dakota $91,404 Michigan $91,126 Wisconsin $91,025 Vermont $90,821

Texas $90,257 Maine $90,220 Arizona $90,164 Ohio $90,099 Georgia $89,248 Indiana $88,822 Wyoming $88,739 Utah $88,610

Iowa $88,554 Kansas $88,110 Louisiana $87,980 North Carolina $87,934 Missouri $87,916 Florida $87,555 Montana $87,360 Nebraska $87,175

Kentucky $87,074 South Carolina $86,703 Tennessee $86,472 Idaho $86,380 New Mexico $85,704 Oklahoma $85,556 Alabama $85,010 South Dakota $84,094

Arkansas $83,594 West Virginia $83,326 Mississippi $82,521

Top Paying Cities for Application Specialists

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: $97,137
Albion: $96,317
Ashaway: $96,953

Adamsville, RI $97,137 Albion, RI $96,317 Ashaway, RI $96,953 Barrington, RI $96,063 Block Island, RI $96,598 Bradford, RI $96,895 Bristol, RI $96,433 Carolina, RI $96,735

Charlestown, RI $96,770 Chepachet, RI $96,578 Clayville, RI $96,308 Coventry, RI $96,313 West Greenwich, RI $96,579 East Greenwich, RI $96,248 Exeter, RI $96,552 Fiskeville, RI $96,061

Forestdale, RI $96,802 Foster, RI $96,527 Glendale, RI $96,809 Greene, RI $96,653 Greenville, RI $96,098 Harmony, RI $96,222 Harrisville, RI $96,767 Hope, RI $96,121

Hope Valley, RI $96,868 Hopkinton, RI $96,996 Jamestown, RI $96,672 Kenyon, RI $96,723 Little Compton, RI $97,123 Manville, RI $96,443 Mapleville, RI $96,596 Newport, RI $96,769

Middletown, RI $96,812 North Kingstown, RI $96,414 North Scituate, RI $96,223 Oakland, RI $96,701 Pascoag, RI $96,831 Pawtucket, RI $95,920 Central Falls, RI $95,962 Cumberland, RI $96,507

Lincoln, RI $96,059 Portsmouth, RI $96,759 Prudence Island, RI $96,560 Rockville, RI $96,981 Saunderstown, RI $96,614 Shannock, RI $96,728 Slatersville, RI $96,802 Slocum, RI $96,611

Tiverton, RI $97,053 Wakefield, RI $96,696 Kingston, RI $96,659 Narragansett, RI $96,723 Peace Dale, RI $96,684 Warren, RI $96,311 Warwick, RI $96,043 Westerly, RI $96,976

West Kingston, RI $96,690 West Warwick, RI $96,160 Wood River Junction, RI $96,827 Woonsocket, RI $96,807 North Smithfield, RI $96,587 Wyoming, RI $96,728 Providence, RI $95,892 Cranston, RI $95,905

North Providence, RI $95,916 East Providence, RI $95,898 Riverside, RI $95,929 Rumford, RI $95,915 Smithfield, RI $96,109 Johnston, RI $95,948

Application Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Application Specialist'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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$86,694

Average $95,938/year

$104,686

$7,225

Average $7,995/month

$8,724

$1,667

Average $1,845/week

$2,013

$42

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,686	$8,724	$2,013	$50
Average	$95,938	$7,995	$1,845	$46
25th Percentile	$86,694	$7,225	$1,667	$42

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