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

A Cloud Computing Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cloud Architecture Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $81,901, a Cloud Architecture Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $108,064, a Cloud Computing Engineer (4-7 years)earns $123,259, a Cloud Architecture Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $148,364, a Cloud Architecture Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $169,201,

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

Cloud Computing Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cloud Computing Engineer roles are District of Columbia $132,381, California $131,879, Massachusetts $130,122. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Cloud Computing Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Cloud Computing Director: $258,200; Cloud Computing Senior Manager: $214,600; Cloud Computing Analyst V: $168,200; Cloud Computing Manager: $159,900; Cloud Computing Analyst IV: $147,500.

Cloud Computing Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cloud Computing Engineer in Rhode Island is $123,964 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,280
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,634 to $133,551
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,051

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Cloud Computing Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,551	$11,129	$2,568	$64
Average	$123,964	$10,330	$2,384	$60
25th Percentile	$115,634	$9,636	$2,224	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Cloud Computing Engineer Salaries

A Cloud Computing 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 Computing Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cloud Computing 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): $81,901
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,064
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,259
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,364
Expert (over 8 years): $169,201

Levels	Salary
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Computing Engineer	$81,901
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Computing Engineer	$108,064
Cloud Com... Level Cloud Computing Engineer	$123,259
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Computing Engineer	$148,364
Cloud Arc... Level Cloud Computing Engineer	$169,201

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

District of Columbia: $132,381.
California: $131,879.
Massachusetts: $130,122.

District of Columbia $132,381 California $131,879 Massachusetts $130,122 Washington $129,643 New Jersey $129,595 Alaska $129,428 Connecticut $127,778 New York $127,108

Hawaii $124,968 Rhode Island $123,964 Maryland $123,282 Minnesota $122,350 Colorado $121,991 Illinois $121,872 Oregon $121,417 Delaware $121,082

New Hampshire $120,872 Virginia $120,401 Pennsylvania $119,026 Nevada $118,332 North Dakota $118,105 Michigan $117,747 Wisconsin $117,615 Vermont $117,352

Texas $116,623 Maine $116,575 Arizona $116,503 Ohio $116,419 Georgia $115,319 Indiana $114,769 Wyoming $114,662 Utah $114,494

Iowa $114,423 Kansas $113,849 Louisiana $113,681 North Carolina $113,622 Missouri $113,598 Florida $113,131 Montana $112,880 Nebraska $112,641

Kentucky $112,510 South Carolina $112,031 Tennessee $111,733 Idaho $111,613 New Mexico $110,740 Oklahoma $110,549 Alabama $109,843 South Dakota $108,660

Arkansas $108,014 West Virginia $107,667 Mississippi $106,627

Top Paying Cities for Cloud Computing 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: $125,997
Albion: $123,904
Ashaway: $126,475

Adamsville, RI $125,997 Albion, RI $123,904 Ashaway, RI $126,475 Barrington, RI $123,904 Block Island, RI $125,817 Bradford, RI $126,391 Bristol, RI $123,785 Carolina, RI $125,363

Charlestown, RI $125,494 Chepachet, RI $123,665 Clayville, RI $123,785 Coventry, RI $123,665 West Greenwich, RI $123,581 East Greenwich, RI $123,749 Exeter, RI $126,391 Fiskeville, RI $123,904

Forestdale, RI $123,785 Foster, RI $123,581 Glendale, RI $123,581 Greene, RI $124,968 Greenville, RI $123,904 Harmony, RI $123,868 Harrisville, RI $123,665 Hope, RI $123,904

Hope Valley, RI $126,475 Hopkinton, RI $126,511 Jamestown, RI $125,243 Kenyon, RI $126,355 Little Compton, RI $125,949 Manville, RI $123,904 Mapleville, RI $123,581 Newport, RI $125,267

Middletown, RI $125,793 North Kingstown, RI $123,545 North Scituate, RI $123,868 Oakland, RI $123,701 Pascoag, RI $123,629 Pawtucket, RI $123,904 Central Falls, RI $123,904 Cumberland, RI $123,904

Lincoln, RI $123,904 Portsmouth, RI $124,765 Prudence Island, RI $123,665 Rockville, RI $126,511 Saunderstown, RI $125,315 Shannock, RI $126,319 Slatersville, RI $123,785 Slocum, RI $125,315

Tiverton, RI $126,032 Wakefield, RI $125,184 Kingston, RI $125,207 Narragansett, RI $125,231 Peace Dale, RI $125,184 Warren, RI $123,868 Warwick, RI $123,904 Westerly, RI $126,547

West Kingston, RI $125,279 West Warwick, RI $123,904 Wood River Junction, RI $126,391 Woonsocket, RI $123,785 North Smithfield, RI $123,868 Wyoming, RI $126,355 Providence, RI $123,904 Cranston, RI $123,904

North Providence, RI $123,904 East Providence, RI $123,904 Riverside, RI $123,904 Rumford, RI $123,904 Smithfield, RI $123,904 Johnston, RI $123,904

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

Understanding how a Cloud Computing 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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$115,634

Average $123,964/year

$133,551

$9,636

Average $10,330/month

$11,129

$2,224

Average $2,384/week

$2,568

$56

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,551	$11,129	$2,568	$64
Average	$123,964	$10,330	$2,384	$60
25th Percentile	$115,634	$9,636	$2,224	$56

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