What are the main factors that influence a Developer Advocate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Developer Advocate's salary?

A Developer Advocate's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,245 for beginners, reaching about $73,016 at mid-level, and approach $73,417 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Developer Advocate?

Developer Advocate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developer Advocate roles are District of Columbia $76,948, California $76,656, Massachusetts $75,634. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developer Advocate roles make?

Salaries for Developer Advocate level roles vary by specialization: Senior Developer Advocate: $130,194; Health Advocate: $93,892; Child Advocate: $69,176; Victims Advocate: $69,012; Patient Advocate: $50,278.

Developer Advocate Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Developer Advocate make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Advocate in Rhode Island is $72,055 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,462
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,654 to $77,502
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,737

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Developer Advocate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,502	$6,459	$1,490	$37
Average	$72,055	$6,005	$1,386	$35
25th Percentile	$66,654	$5,555	$1,282	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Developer Advocate Salaries

A Developer Advocate'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 Developer Advocate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer Advocate'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): $71,245
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,815
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $73,016
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,257
Expert (over 8 years): $73,417

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Developer Advocate	$71,245
Intermediate Level Developer Advocate	$71,815
Senior Level Developer Advocate	$73,016
Specialist Level Developer Advocate	$73,257
Expert Level Developer Advocate	$73,417

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How Do Developer Advocate 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 Developer Advocates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $76,948.
California: $76,656.
Massachusetts: $75,634.

District of Columbia $76,948 California $76,656 Massachusetts $75,634 Washington $75,356 New Jersey $75,328 Alaska $75,231 Connecticut $74,272 New York $73,883

Hawaii $72,639 Rhode Island $72,055 Maryland $71,659 Minnesota $71,117 Colorado $70,908 Illinois $70,839 Oregon $70,575 Delaware $70,380

New Hampshire $70,258 Virginia $69,984 Pennsylvania $69,185 Nevada $68,782 North Dakota $68,650 Michigan $68,441 Wisconsin $68,365 Vermont $68,212

Texas $67,788 Maine $67,760 Arizona $67,718 Ohio $67,670 Georgia $67,030 Indiana $66,711 Wyoming $66,648 Utah $66,551

Iowa $66,509 Kansas $66,175 Louisiana $66,078 North Carolina $66,043 Missouri $66,029 Florida $65,758 Montana $65,612 Nebraska $65,474

Kentucky $65,397 South Carolina $65,119 Tennessee $64,945 Idaho $64,876 New Mexico $64,368 Oklahoma $64,257 Alabama $63,847 South Dakota $63,159

Arkansas $62,784 West Virginia $62,582 Mississippi $61,978

Top Paying Cities for Developer Advocates

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: $73,236
Albion: $72,020
Ashaway: $73,514

Adamsville, RI $73,236 Albion, RI $72,020 Ashaway, RI $73,514 Barrington, RI $72,020 Block Island, RI $73,132 Bradford, RI $73,466 Bristol, RI $71,951 Carolina, RI $72,868

Charlestown, RI $72,944 Chepachet, RI $71,881 Clayville, RI $71,951 Coventry, RI $71,881 West Greenwich, RI $71,833 East Greenwich, RI $71,930 Exeter, RI $73,466 Fiskeville, RI $72,020

Forestdale, RI $71,951 Foster, RI $71,833 Glendale, RI $71,833 Greene, RI $72,639 Greenville, RI $72,020 Harmony, RI $71,999 Harrisville, RI $71,881 Hope, RI $72,020

Hope Valley, RI $73,514 Hopkinton, RI $73,535 Jamestown, RI $72,799 Kenyon, RI $73,445 Little Compton, RI $73,209 Manville, RI $72,020 Mapleville, RI $71,833 Newport, RI $72,812

Middletown, RI $73,118 North Kingstown, RI $71,812 North Scituate, RI $71,999 Oakland, RI $71,902 Pascoag, RI $71,860 Pawtucket, RI $72,020 Central Falls, RI $72,020 Cumberland, RI $72,020

Lincoln, RI $72,020 Portsmouth, RI $72,521 Prudence Island, RI $71,881 Rockville, RI $73,535 Saunderstown, RI $72,840 Shannock, RI $73,424 Slatersville, RI $71,951 Slocum, RI $72,840

Tiverton, RI $73,257 Wakefield, RI $72,764 Kingston, RI $72,778 Narragansett, RI $72,792 Peace Dale, RI $72,764 Warren, RI $71,999 Warwick, RI $72,020 Westerly, RI $73,556

West Kingston, RI $72,819 West Warwick, RI $72,020 Wood River Junction, RI $73,466 Woonsocket, RI $71,951 North Smithfield, RI $71,999 Wyoming, RI $73,445 Providence, RI $72,020 Cranston, RI $72,020

North Providence, RI $72,020 East Providence, RI $72,020 Riverside, RI $72,020 Rumford, RI $72,020 Smithfield, RI $72,020 Johnston, RI $72,020

Developer Advocate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Developer Advocate'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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$66,654

Average $72,055/year

$77,502

$5,555

Average $6,005/month

$6,459

$1,282

Average $1,386/week

$1,490

$32

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,502	$6,459	$1,490	$37
Average	$72,055	$6,005	$1,386	$35
25th Percentile	$66,654	$5,555	$1,282	$32

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