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

A Developer Relations's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,714 for beginners, reaching about $88,448 at mid-level, and approach $91,586 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Developer Relations?

Developer Relations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Developer Relations roles are District of Columbia $93,229, California $92,875, Massachusetts $91,638. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Developer Relations roles make?

Salaries for Developer Relations level roles vary by specialization: Developer Relations Manager: $168,857; Labor Relations Director: $153,434; Business&Consumer Relations: $106,144; Java Developer: $105,985; AS Developer: $87,211.

Developer Relations Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Developer Relations make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Developer Relations in Rhode Island is $87,301 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,401
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,786 to $95,728
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,749

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Developer Relations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,728	$7,977	$1,841	$46
Average	$87,301	$7,275	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$70,786	$5,899	$1,361	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Developer Relations Salaries

A Developer Relations'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 Relations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Developer Relations'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): $82,714
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,402
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,448
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,210
Expert (over 8 years): $91,586

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Developer Relations	$82,714
Intermediate Level Developer Relations	$83,402
Senior Level Developer Relations	$88,448
Specialist Level Developer Relations	$91,210
Expert Level Developer Relations	$91,586

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

District of Columbia: $93,229.
California: $92,875.
Massachusetts: $91,638.

District of Columbia $93,229 California $92,875 Massachusetts $91,638 Washington $91,301 New Jersey $91,267 Alaska $91,149 Connecticut $89,987 New York $89,516

Hawaii $88,008 Rhode Island $87,301 Maryland $86,821 Minnesota $86,164 Colorado $85,912 Illinois $85,828 Oregon $85,508 Delaware $85,272

New Hampshire $85,124 Virginia $84,792 Pennsylvania $83,824 Nevada $83,335 North Dakota $83,175 Michigan $82,923 Wisconsin $82,830 Vermont $82,645

Texas $82,131 Maine $82,097 Arizona $82,047 Ohio $81,988 Georgia $81,213 Indiana $80,826 Wyoming $80,750 Utah $80,632

Iowa $80,582 Kansas $80,178 Louisiana $80,060 North Carolina $80,018 Missouri $80,001 Florida $79,672 Montana $79,496 Nebraska $79,327

Kentucky $79,235 South Carolina $78,898 Tennessee $78,687 Idaho $78,603 New Mexico $77,988 Oklahoma $77,854 Alabama $77,357 South Dakota $76,523

Arkansas $76,069 West Virginia $75,824 Mississippi $75,092

Top Paying Cities for Developer Relations

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: $88,733
Albion: $87,259
Ashaway: $89,069

Adamsville, RI $88,733 Albion, RI $87,259 Ashaway, RI $89,069 Barrington, RI $87,259 Block Island, RI $88,606 Bradford, RI $89,010 Bristol, RI $87,175 Carolina, RI $88,286

Charlestown, RI $88,379 Chepachet, RI $87,091 Clayville, RI $87,175 Coventry, RI $87,091 West Greenwich, RI $87,032 East Greenwich, RI $87,150 Exeter, RI $89,010 Fiskeville, RI $87,259

Forestdale, RI $87,175 Foster, RI $87,032 Glendale, RI $87,032 Greene, RI $88,008 Greenville, RI $87,259 Harmony, RI $87,234 Harrisville, RI $87,091 Hope, RI $87,259

Hope Valley, RI $89,069 Hopkinton, RI $89,095 Jamestown, RI $88,202 Kenyon, RI $88,985 Little Compton, RI $88,699 Manville, RI $87,259 Mapleville, RI $87,032 Newport, RI $88,219

Middletown, RI $88,589 North Kingstown, RI $87,006 North Scituate, RI $87,234 Oakland, RI $87,116 Pascoag, RI $87,065 Pawtucket, RI $87,259 Central Falls, RI $87,259 Cumberland, RI $87,259

Lincoln, RI $87,259 Portsmouth, RI $87,865 Prudence Island, RI $87,091 Rockville, RI $89,095 Saunderstown, RI $88,253 Shannock, RI $88,960 Slatersville, RI $87,175 Slocum, RI $88,253

Tiverton, RI $88,758 Wakefield, RI $88,160 Kingston, RI $88,177 Narragansett, RI $88,194 Peace Dale, RI $88,160 Warren, RI $87,234 Warwick, RI $87,259 Westerly, RI $89,120

West Kingston, RI $88,227 West Warwick, RI $87,259 Wood River Junction, RI $89,010 Woonsocket, RI $87,175 North Smithfield, RI $87,234 Wyoming, RI $88,985 Providence, RI $87,259 Cranston, RI $87,259

North Providence, RI $87,259 East Providence, RI $87,259 Riverside, RI $87,259 Rumford, RI $87,259 Smithfield, RI $87,259 Johnston, RI $87,259

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

Understanding how a Developer Relations'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

$70,786

Average $87,301/year

$95,728

$5,899

Average $7,275/month

$7,977

$1,361

Average $1,679/week

$1,841

$34

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,728	$7,977	$1,841	$46
Average	$87,301	$7,275	$1,679	$42
25th Percentile	$70,786	$5,899	$1,361	$34

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