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

A Database Designer's salary grows with experience: a Data Architect I (0-2 years)earns $84,171, a Data Architect II (2-4 years)earns $111,743, a Database Designer (4-7 years)earns $132,135, a Data Architect IV (7+ years)earns $146,636, a Data Architect V (7-10 years)earns $168,784,

What are the highest paying states for a Database Designer?

Database Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Database Designer roles are District of Columbia $140,379, California $139,846, Massachusetts $137,982. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Database Designer roles make?

Salaries for Database Designer level roles vary by specialization: Database Manager: $156,336; Database Developer: $128,480; Database Specialist: $120,102; Database Administrator: $107,886; Database Architect: $105,337.

Database Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Database Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Database Designer in Rhode Island is $131,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,309
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,639 to $140,276
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $112,705

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Database Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,276	$11,690	$2,698	$67
Average	$131,453	$10,954	$2,528	$63
25th Percentile	$121,639	$10,137	$2,339	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Database Designer Salaries

A Database Designer'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 Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Database Designer'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): $84,171
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,743
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,135
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,636
Expert (over 8 years): $168,784

Levels	Salary
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$84,171
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$111,743
Database ... Level Database Designer	$132,135
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$146,636
Data Arch... Level Database Designer	$168,784

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

District of Columbia: $140,379.
California: $139,846.
Massachusetts: $137,982.

District of Columbia $140,379 California $139,846 Massachusetts $137,982 Washington $137,475 New Jersey $137,424 Alaska $137,247 Connecticut $135,497 New York $134,787

Hawaii $132,518 Rhode Island $131,453 Maryland $130,730 Minnesota $129,741 Colorado $129,361 Illinois $129,234 Oregon $128,752 Delaware $128,397

New Hampshire $128,174 Virginia $127,675 Pennsylvania $126,216 Nevada $125,481 North Dakota $125,240 Michigan $124,860 Wisconsin $124,720 Vermont $124,441

Texas $123,668 Maine $123,617 Arizona $123,541 Ohio $123,453 Georgia $122,286 Indiana $121,703 Wyoming $121,589 Utah $121,411

Iowa $121,335 Kansas $120,727 Louisiana $120,549 North Carolina $120,486 Missouri $120,460 Florida $119,966 Montana $119,700 Nebraska $119,446

Kentucky $119,307 South Carolina $118,799 Tennessee $118,482 Idaho $118,356 New Mexico $117,430 Oklahoma $117,227 Alabama $116,479 South Dakota $115,224

Arkansas $114,539 West Virginia $114,172 Mississippi $113,069

Top Paying Cities for Database Designers

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: $133,608
Albion: $131,389
Ashaway: $134,115

Adamsville, RI $133,608 Albion, RI $131,389 Ashaway, RI $134,115 Barrington, RI $131,389 Block Island, RI $133,418 Bradford, RI $134,027 Bristol, RI $131,263 Carolina, RI $132,936

Charlestown, RI $133,076 Chepachet, RI $131,136 Clayville, RI $131,263 Coventry, RI $131,136 West Greenwich, RI $131,047 East Greenwich, RI $131,225 Exeter, RI $134,027 Fiskeville, RI $131,389

Forestdale, RI $131,263 Foster, RI $131,047 Glendale, RI $131,047 Greene, RI $132,518 Greenville, RI $131,389 Harmony, RI $131,351 Harrisville, RI $131,136 Hope, RI $131,389

Hope Valley, RI $134,115 Hopkinton, RI $134,153 Jamestown, RI $132,809 Kenyon, RI $133,989 Little Compton, RI $133,557 Manville, RI $131,389 Mapleville, RI $131,047 Newport, RI $132,835

Middletown, RI $133,393 North Kingstown, RI $131,009 North Scituate, RI $131,351 Oakland, RI $131,174 Pascoag, RI $131,098 Pawtucket, RI $131,389 Central Falls, RI $131,389 Cumberland, RI $131,389

Lincoln, RI $131,389 Portsmouth, RI $132,302 Prudence Island, RI $131,136 Rockville, RI $134,153 Saunderstown, RI $132,885 Shannock, RI $133,950 Slatersville, RI $131,263 Slocum, RI $132,885

Tiverton, RI $133,646 Wakefield, RI $132,746 Kingston, RI $132,771 Narragansett, RI $132,797 Peace Dale, RI $132,746 Warren, RI $131,351 Warwick, RI $131,389 Westerly, RI $134,191

West Kingston, RI $132,847 West Warwick, RI $131,389 Wood River Junction, RI $134,027 Woonsocket, RI $131,263 North Smithfield, RI $131,351 Wyoming, RI $133,989 Providence, RI $131,389 Cranston, RI $131,389

North Providence, RI $131,389 East Providence, RI $131,389 Riverside, RI $131,389 Rumford, RI $131,389 Smithfield, RI $131,389 Johnston, RI $131,389

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

Understanding how a Database Designer'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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$121,639

Average $131,453/year

$140,276

$10,137

Average $10,954/month

$11,690

$2,339

Average $2,528/week

$2,698

$58

Average $63/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$140,276	$11,690	$2,698	$67
Average	$131,453	$10,954	$2,528	$63
25th Percentile	$121,639	$10,137	$2,339	$58

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