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: starting around $82,430 for beginners, reaching about $84,662 at mid-level, and approach $85,163 for experts.

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 $89,126, California $88,788, Massachusetts $87,605. 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: $166,816; Applications Programmer IV: $143,573; Clinical Programmer IV: $134,689; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600; Applications Programmer III: $122,550.

Database Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Database Programmer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Programmer in Rhode Island is $83,459 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): $96,480
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,515 to $90,275
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,192

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Database Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,275	$7,523	$1,736	$43
Average	$83,459	$6,955	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$76,515	$6,376	$1,471	$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): $82,430
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,158
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,662
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,963
Expert (over 8 years): $85,163

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Database Programmer	$82,430
Intermediate Level Database Programmer	$83,158
Senior Level Database Programmer	$84,662
Specialist Level Database Programmer	$84,963
Expert Level Database Programmer	$85,163

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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: $89,126.
California: $88,788.
Massachusetts: $87,605.

District of Columbia $89,126 California $88,788 Massachusetts $87,605 Washington $87,283 New Jersey $87,251 Alaska $87,138 Connecticut $86,027 New York $85,576

Hawaii $84,135 Rhode Island $83,459 Maryland $83,000 Minnesota $82,372 Colorado $82,131 Illinois $82,050 Oregon $81,745 Delaware $81,519

New Hampshire $81,378 Virginia $81,060 Pennsylvania $80,135 Nevada $79,668 North Dakota $79,515 Michigan $79,273 Wisconsin $79,185 Vermont $79,008

Texas $78,517 Maine $78,484 Arizona $78,436 Ohio $78,380 Georgia $77,639 Indiana $77,269 Wyoming $77,197 Utah $77,084

Iowa $77,036 Kansas $76,649 Louisiana $76,536 North Carolina $76,496 Missouri $76,480 Florida $76,166 Montana $75,997 Nebraska $75,836

Kentucky $75,748 South Carolina $75,426 Tennessee $75,224 Idaho $75,144 New Mexico $74,556 Oklahoma $74,427 Alabama $73,953 South Dakota $73,156

Arkansas $72,721 West Virginia $72,487 Mississippi $71,787

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: $84,828
Albion: $83,419
Ashaway: $85,150

Adamsville, RI $84,828 Albion, RI $83,419 Ashaway, RI $85,150 Barrington, RI $83,419 Block Island, RI $84,707 Bradford, RI $85,093 Bristol, RI $83,338 Carolina, RI $84,401

Charlestown, RI $84,490 Chepachet, RI $83,258 Clayville, RI $83,338 Coventry, RI $83,258 West Greenwich, RI $83,202 East Greenwich, RI $83,314 Exeter, RI $85,093 Fiskeville, RI $83,419

Forestdale, RI $83,338 Foster, RI $83,202 Glendale, RI $83,202 Greene, RI $84,135 Greenville, RI $83,419 Harmony, RI $83,395 Harrisville, RI $83,258 Hope, RI $83,419

Hope Valley, RI $85,150 Hopkinton, RI $85,174 Jamestown, RI $84,321 Kenyon, RI $85,069 Little Compton, RI $84,795 Manville, RI $83,419 Mapleville, RI $83,202 Newport, RI $84,337

Middletown, RI $84,691 North Kingstown, RI $83,177 North Scituate, RI $83,395 Oakland, RI $83,282 Pascoag, RI $83,234 Pawtucket, RI $83,419 Central Falls, RI $83,419 Cumberland, RI $83,419

Lincoln, RI $83,419 Portsmouth, RI $83,999 Prudence Island, RI $83,258 Rockville, RI $85,174 Saunderstown, RI $84,369 Shannock, RI $85,045 Slatersville, RI $83,338 Slocum, RI $84,369

Tiverton, RI $84,852 Wakefield, RI $84,280 Kingston, RI $84,296 Narragansett, RI $84,312 Peace Dale, RI $84,280 Warren, RI $83,395 Warwick, RI $83,419 Westerly, RI $85,198

West Kingston, RI $84,345 West Warwick, RI $83,419 Wood River Junction, RI $85,093 Woonsocket, RI $83,338 North Smithfield, RI $83,395 Wyoming, RI $85,069 Providence, RI $83,419 Cranston, RI $83,419

North Providence, RI $83,419 East Providence, RI $83,419 Riverside, RI $83,419 Rumford, RI $83,419 Smithfield, RI $83,419 Johnston, RI $83,419

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$76,515

Average $83,459/year

$90,275

$6,376

Average $6,955/month

$7,523

$1,471

Average $1,605/week

$1,736

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,275	$7,523	$1,736	$43
Average	$83,459	$6,955	$1,605	$40
25th Percentile	$76,515	$6,376	$1,471	$37

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