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

A Big Data Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,072, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $126,648, a Big Data Engineer (7+ years)earns $145,421, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,620, a Database Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $190,166,

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

Big Data Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Big Data Engineer roles are District of Columbia $155,890, California $155,299, Massachusetts $153,229. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Big Data Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Lead Big Data Engineer: $178,347; Big Data Consultant: $162,883; Big Data Software Engineer: $143,064; Junior Big Data Engineer: $141,648; Big Data Lead: $135,489.

Big Data Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Big Data Engineer in Rhode Island is $145,978 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,454
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $131,940 to $153,555
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,159

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Big Data Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,555	$12,796	$2,953	$74
Average	$145,978	$12,165	$2,807	$70
25th Percentile	$131,940	$10,995	$2,537	$63

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Key Factors That Influence Big Data Engineer Salaries

A Big 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 Big Data Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Big 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): $104,072
Early Career (1-2 years): $126,648
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $145,421
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $169,620
Expert (over 8 years): $190,166

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Big Data Engineer	$104,072
Database ... Level Big Data Engineer	$126,648
Big Data ... Level Big Data Engineer	$145,421
Database ... Level Big Data Engineer	$169,620
Database ... Level Big Data Engineer	$190,166

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How Do Big 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 Big Data Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $155,890.
California: $155,299.
Massachusetts: $153,229.

District of Columbia $155,890 California $155,299 Massachusetts $153,229 Washington $152,666 New Jersey $152,610 Alaska $152,413 Connecticut $150,470 New York $149,681

Hawaii $147,161 Rhode Island $145,978 Maryland $145,176 Minnesota $144,078 Colorado $143,655 Illinois $143,514 Oregon $142,979 Delaware $142,585

New Hampshire $142,337 Virginia $141,783 Pennsylvania $140,163 Nevada $139,347 North Dakota $139,079 Michigan $138,657 Wisconsin $138,502 Vermont $138,192

Texas $137,333 Maine $137,277 Arizona $137,193 Ohio $137,094 Georgia $135,799 Indiana $135,151 Wyoming $135,024 Utah $134,827

Iowa $134,743 Kansas $134,067 Louisiana $133,870 North Carolina $133,799 Missouri $133,771 Florida $133,222 Montana $132,926 Nebraska $132,645

Kentucky $132,490 South Carolina $131,927 Tennessee $131,575 Idaho $131,434 New Mexico $130,406 Oklahoma $130,181 Alabama $129,350 South Dakota $127,956

Arkansas $127,196 West Virginia $126,788 Mississippi $125,563

Top Paying Cities for Big 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: $148,372
Albion: $145,908
Ashaway: $148,935

Adamsville, RI $148,372 Albion, RI $145,908 Ashaway, RI $148,935 Barrington, RI $145,908 Block Island, RI $148,161 Bradford, RI $148,837 Bristol, RI $145,767 Carolina, RI $147,626

Charlestown, RI $147,781 Chepachet, RI $145,626 Clayville, RI $145,767 Coventry, RI $145,626 West Greenwich, RI $145,528 East Greenwich, RI $145,725 Exeter, RI $148,837 Fiskeville, RI $145,908

Forestdale, RI $145,767 Foster, RI $145,528 Glendale, RI $145,528 Greene, RI $147,161 Greenville, RI $145,908 Harmony, RI $145,866 Harrisville, RI $145,626 Hope, RI $145,908

Hope Valley, RI $148,935 Hopkinton, RI $148,977 Jamestown, RI $147,485 Kenyon, RI $148,794 Little Compton, RI $148,316 Manville, RI $145,908 Mapleville, RI $145,528 Newport, RI $147,513

Middletown, RI $148,133 North Kingstown, RI $145,486 North Scituate, RI $145,866 Oakland, RI $145,669 Pascoag, RI $145,584 Pawtucket, RI $145,908 Central Falls, RI $145,908 Cumberland, RI $145,908

Lincoln, RI $145,908 Portsmouth, RI $146,922 Prudence Island, RI $145,626 Rockville, RI $148,977 Saunderstown, RI $147,569 Shannock, RI $148,752 Slatersville, RI $145,767 Slocum, RI $147,569

Tiverton, RI $148,414 Wakefield, RI $147,414 Kingston, RI $147,443 Narragansett, RI $147,471 Peace Dale, RI $147,414 Warren, RI $145,866 Warwick, RI $145,908 Westerly, RI $149,020

West Kingston, RI $147,527 West Warwick, RI $145,908 Wood River Junction, RI $148,837 Woonsocket, RI $145,767 North Smithfield, RI $145,866 Wyoming, RI $148,794 Providence, RI $145,908 Cranston, RI $145,908

North Providence, RI $145,908 East Providence, RI $145,908 Riverside, RI $145,908 Rumford, RI $145,908 Smithfield, RI $145,908 Johnston, RI $145,908

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

Understanding how a Big 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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$131,940

Average $145,978/year

$153,555

$10,995

Average $12,165/month

$12,796

$2,537

Average $2,807/week

$2,953

$63

Average $70/hour

$74

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$153,555	$12,796	$2,953	$74
Average	$145,978	$12,165	$2,807	$70
25th Percentile	$131,940	$10,995	$2,537	$63

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