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

A Database Programmer's salary grows with experience: an Database Programmer (0-2 years)earns $82,966, an ERP Configuration Specialist II (2-4 years)earns $107,353, an ERP Configuration Specialist III (4-7 years)earns $133,785, an ERP Configuration Specialist IV (7+ years)earns $154,924, an ERP Configuration Manager (7+ years)earns $149,428,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Programmer?

Database Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Programmer roles are District of Columbia $89,139, California $88,801, Massachusetts $87,617. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Database Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Applications Programmer V: $166,843; Applications Programmer IV: $143,584; Clinical Programmer IV: $134,720; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600; Applications Programmer III: $122,544.

Database Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Database Programmer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Programmer in Rhode Island is $83,471 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,589
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,567 to $90,338
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,282

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Database Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,338	$7,528	$1,737	$43
Average	$83,471	$6,956	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$76,567	$6,381	$1,472	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Database Programmer Salaries

A Database Programmer'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 Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Programmer'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): $82,966
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,353
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,785
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,924
Expert (over 8 years): $149,428

Levels	Salary
Database ... Level Database Programmer	$82,966
ERP Confi... Level Database Programmer	$107,353
ERP Confi... Level Database Programmer	$133,785
ERP Confi... Level Database Programmer	$154,924
ERP Confi... Level Database Programmer	$149,428

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

District of Columbia: $89,139.
California: $88,801.
Massachusetts: $87,617.

District of Columbia $89,139 California $88,801 Massachusetts $87,617 Washington $87,295 New Jersey $87,263 Alaska $87,150 Connecticut $86,039 New York $85,589

Hawaii $84,147 Rhode Island $83,471 Maryland $83,012 Minnesota $82,384 Colorado $82,143 Illinois $82,062 Oregon $81,756 Delaware $81,531

New Hampshire $81,389 Virginia $81,072 Pennsylvania $80,146 Nevada $79,679 North Dakota $79,526 Michigan $79,285 Wisconsin $79,196 Vermont $79,019

Texas $78,528 Maine $78,496 Arizona $78,447 Ohio $78,391 Georgia $77,650 Indiana $77,280 Wyoming $77,208 Utah $77,095

Iowa $77,047 Kansas $76,660 Louisiana $76,547 North Carolina $76,507 Missouri $76,491 Florida $76,177 Montana $76,008 Nebraska $75,847

Kentucky $75,758 South Carolina $75,436 Tennessee $75,235 Idaho $75,155 New Mexico $74,567 Oklahoma $74,438 Alabama $73,963 South Dakota $73,166

Arkansas $72,731 West Virginia $72,498 Mississippi $71,797

Top Paying Cities for Database Programmers

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: $84,840
Albion: $83,431
Ashaway: $85,162

Adamsville, RI $84,840 Albion, RI $83,431 Ashaway, RI $85,162 Barrington, RI $83,431 Block Island, RI $84,719 Bradford, RI $85,106 Bristol, RI $83,350 Carolina, RI $84,413

Charlestown, RI $84,502 Chepachet, RI $83,270 Clayville, RI $83,350 Coventry, RI $83,270 West Greenwich, RI $83,214 East Greenwich, RI $83,326 Exeter, RI $85,106 Fiskeville, RI $83,431

Forestdale, RI $83,350 Foster, RI $83,214 Glendale, RI $83,214 Greene, RI $84,147 Greenville, RI $83,431 Harmony, RI $83,407 Harrisville, RI $83,270 Hope, RI $83,431

Hope Valley, RI $85,162 Hopkinton, RI $85,186 Jamestown, RI $84,333 Kenyon, RI $85,081 Little Compton, RI $84,808 Manville, RI $83,431 Mapleville, RI $83,214 Newport, RI $84,349

Middletown, RI $84,703 North Kingstown, RI $83,189 North Scituate, RI $83,407 Oakland, RI $83,294 Pascoag, RI $83,246 Pawtucket, RI $83,431 Central Falls, RI $83,431 Cumberland, RI $83,431

Lincoln, RI $83,431 Portsmouth, RI $84,011 Prudence Island, RI $83,270 Rockville, RI $85,186 Saunderstown, RI $84,381 Shannock, RI $85,057 Slatersville, RI $83,350 Slocum, RI $84,381

Tiverton, RI $84,864 Wakefield, RI $84,292 Kingston, RI $84,309 Narragansett, RI $84,325 Peace Dale, RI $84,292 Warren, RI $83,407 Warwick, RI $83,431 Westerly, RI $85,210

West Kingston, RI $84,357 West Warwick, RI $83,431 Wood River Junction, RI $85,106 Woonsocket, RI $83,350 North Smithfield, RI $83,407 Wyoming, RI $85,081 Providence, RI $83,431 Cranston, RI $83,431

North Providence, RI $83,431 East Providence, RI $83,431 Riverside, RI $83,431 Rumford, RI $83,431 Smithfield, RI $83,431 Johnston, RI $83,431

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

Understanding how a Database Programmer'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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$76,567

Average $83,471/year

$90,338

$6,381

Average $6,956/month

$7,528

$1,472

Average $1,605/week

$1,737

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,338	$7,528	$1,737	$43
Average	$83,471	$6,956	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$76,567	$6,381	$1,472	$37

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