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

A Database Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Database Engineer (0-2 years)earns $77,684, a Database Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,968, a Database Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $127,757, a Database Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,701, a Database Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,145,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Engineer?

Database Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,604, California $83,287, Massachusetts $82,177. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Database Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Database Engineer VI: $188,894; Principal Database Engineer: $169,240; Database Engineer V: $168,474; Database Engineer, Specialist: $144,500; Database Engineer IV: $144,411.

Database Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Database Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Engineer in Rhode Island is $78,288 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,003
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,163 to $86,514
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,854

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Database Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,514	$7,209	$1,664	$42
Average	$78,288	$6,524	$1,506	$38
25th Percentile	$69,163	$5,764	$1,330	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Database Engineer Salaries

A Database 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 Database Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database 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): $77,684
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,968
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $127,757
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,701
Expert (over 8 years): $171,145

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$77,684
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$104,968
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$127,757
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$146,701
Database ... Level Database Engineer	$171,145

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

District of Columbia: $83,604.
California: $83,287.
Massachusetts: $82,177.

District of Columbia $83,604 California $83,287 Massachusetts $82,177 Washington $81,875 New Jersey $81,845 Alaska $81,739 Connecticut $80,697 New York $80,274

Hawaii $78,923 Rhode Island $78,288 Maryland $77,858 Minnesota $77,269 Colorado $77,042 Illinois $76,967 Oregon $76,680 Delaware $76,469

New Hampshire $76,336 Virginia $76,038 Pennsylvania $75,170 Nevada $74,732 North Dakota $74,588 Michigan $74,362 Wisconsin $74,279 Vermont $74,113

Texas $73,652 Maine $73,622 Arizona $73,577 Ohio $73,524 Georgia $72,829 Indiana $72,482 Wyoming $72,414 Utah $72,308

Iowa $72,263 Kansas $71,900 Louisiana $71,795 North Carolina $71,757 Missouri $71,742 Florida $71,447 Montana $71,289 Nebraska $71,138

Kentucky $71,055 South Carolina $70,752 Tennessee $70,564 Idaho $70,488 New Mexico $69,937 Oklahoma $69,816 Alabama $69,371 South Dakota $68,623

Arkansas $68,215 West Virginia $67,996 Mississippi $67,339

Top Paying Cities for Database 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: $79,267
Albion: $78,597
Ashaway: $79,117

Adamsville, RI $79,267 Albion, RI $78,597 Ashaway, RI $79,117 Barrington, RI $78,390 Block Island, RI $78,827 Bradford, RI $79,069 Bristol, RI $78,692 Carolina, RI $78,938

Charlestown, RI $78,967 Chepachet, RI $78,810 Clayville, RI $78,590 Coventry, RI $78,594 West Greenwich, RI $78,811 East Greenwich, RI $78,541 Exeter, RI $78,789 Fiskeville, RI $78,389

Forestdale, RI $78,993 Foster, RI $78,769 Glendale, RI $78,999 Greene, RI $78,872 Greenville, RI $78,419 Harmony, RI $78,520 Harrisville, RI $78,965 Hope, RI $78,438

Hope Valley, RI $79,047 Hopkinton, RI $79,151 Jamestown, RI $78,887 Kenyon, RI $78,929 Little Compton, RI $79,255 Manville, RI $78,701 Mapleville, RI $78,825 Newport, RI $78,966

Middletown, RI $79,001 North Kingstown, RI $78,676 North Scituate, RI $78,521 Oakland, RI $78,911 Pascoag, RI $79,017 Pawtucket, RI $78,273 Central Falls, RI $78,308 Cumberland, RI $78,753

Lincoln, RI $78,387 Portsmouth, RI $78,958 Prudence Island, RI $78,796 Rockville, RI $79,139 Saunderstown, RI $78,840 Shannock, RI $78,933 Slatersville, RI $78,994 Slocum, RI $78,837

Tiverton, RI $79,198 Wakefield, RI $78,907 Kingston, RI $78,877 Narragansett, RI $78,929 Peace Dale, RI $78,897 Warren, RI $78,593 Warwick, RI $78,374 Westerly, RI $79,136

West Kingston, RI $78,901 West Warwick, RI $78,470 Wood River Junction, RI $79,014 Woonsocket, RI $78,997 North Smithfield, RI $78,818 Wyoming, RI $78,933 Providence, RI $78,251 Cranston, RI $78,261

North Providence, RI $78,270 East Providence, RI $78,256 Riverside, RI $78,281 Rumford, RI $78,269 Smithfield, RI $78,428 Johnston, RI $78,297

Database Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Database 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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$69,163

Average $78,288/year

$86,514

$5,764

Average $6,524/month

$7,209

$1,330

Average $1,506/week

$1,664

$33

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,514	$7,209	$1,664	$42
Average	$78,288	$6,524	$1,506	$38
25th Percentile	$69,163	$5,764	$1,330	$33

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