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

A SCADA Programmer's salary grows with experience: an Inventory Control Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $79,053, an Inventory Control Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $105,136, an SCADA Programmer (7+ years)earns $80,676, an Inventory Control Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $89,556, an Inventory Control Manager (7+ years)earns $101,161,

What are the highest paying states for a SCADA Programmer?

SCADA Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for SCADA Programmer roles are District of Columbia $85,437, California $85,113, Massachusetts $83,978. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of SCADA Programmer roles make?

Salaries for SCADA Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Scada Specialist: $148,780; SCADA Engineer: $123,043; SCADA Analyst: $112,212; Scada Operator: $93,928; CAD Programmer: $86,364.

SCADA Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a SCADA Programmer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a SCADA Programmer in Rhode Island is $80,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,334 to $91,882
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,529

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SCADA Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,882	$7,657	$1,767	$44
Average	$80,004	$6,667	$1,539	$38
25th Percentile	$70,334	$5,861	$1,353	$34

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Key Factors That Influence SCADA Programmer Salaries

A SCADA 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 SCADA Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a SCADA 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): $79,053
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,136
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,676
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,556
Expert (over 8 years): $101,161

Levels	Salary
Inventory... Level SCADA Programmer	$79,053
Inventory... Level SCADA Programmer	$105,136
SCADA Pro... Level SCADA Programmer	$80,676
Inventory... Level SCADA Programmer	$89,556
Inventory... Level SCADA Programmer	$101,161

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

District of Columbia: $85,437.
California: $85,113.
Massachusetts: $83,978.

District of Columbia $85,437 California $85,113 Massachusetts $83,978 Washington $83,670 New Jersey $83,639 Alaska $83,531 Connecticut $82,466 New York $82,034

Hawaii $80,652 Rhode Island $80,004 Maryland $79,564 Minnesota $78,963 Colorado $78,731 Illinois $78,654 Oregon $78,361 Delaware $78,145

New Hampshire $78,009 Virginia $77,705 Pennsylvania $76,817 Nevada $76,370 North Dakota $76,223 Michigan $75,992 Wisconsin $75,907 Vermont $75,737

Texas $75,266 Maine $75,235 Arizona $75,189 Ohio $75,135 Georgia $74,425 Indiana $74,070 Wyoming $74,001 Utah $73,893

Iowa $73,847 Kansas $73,476 Louisiana $73,368 North Carolina $73,330 Missouri $73,314 Florida $73,013 Montana $72,851 Nebraska $72,697

Kentucky $72,612 South Carolina $72,303 Tennessee $72,110 Idaho $72,033 New Mexico $71,470 Oklahoma $71,346 Alabama $70,891 South Dakota $70,127

Arkansas $69,710 West Virginia $69,487 Mississippi $68,815

Top Paying Cities for SCADA 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: $81,316
Albion: $79,966
Ashaway: $81,625

Adamsville, RI $81,316 Albion, RI $79,966 Ashaway, RI $81,625 Barrington, RI $79,966 Block Island, RI $81,200 Bradford, RI $81,571 Bristol, RI $79,889 Carolina, RI $80,907

Charlestown, RI $80,992 Chepachet, RI $79,811 Clayville, RI $79,889 Coventry, RI $79,811 West Greenwich, RI $79,757 East Greenwich, RI $79,865 Exeter, RI $81,571 Fiskeville, RI $79,966

Forestdale, RI $79,889 Foster, RI $79,757 Glendale, RI $79,757 Greene, RI $80,652 Greenville, RI $79,966 Harmony, RI $79,943 Harrisville, RI $79,811 Hope, RI $79,966

Hope Valley, RI $81,625 Hopkinton, RI $81,648 Jamestown, RI $80,830 Kenyon, RI $81,548 Little Compton, RI $81,285 Manville, RI $79,966 Mapleville, RI $79,757 Newport, RI $80,845

Middletown, RI $81,185 North Kingstown, RI $79,734 North Scituate, RI $79,943 Oakland, RI $79,834 Pascoag, RI $79,788 Pawtucket, RI $79,966 Central Falls, RI $79,966 Cumberland, RI $79,966

Lincoln, RI $79,966 Portsmouth, RI $80,521 Prudence Island, RI $79,811 Rockville, RI $81,648 Saunderstown, RI $80,876 Shannock, RI $81,524 Slatersville, RI $79,889 Slocum, RI $80,876

Tiverton, RI $81,339 Wakefield, RI $80,791 Kingston, RI $80,807 Narragansett, RI $80,822 Peace Dale, RI $80,791 Warren, RI $79,943 Warwick, RI $79,966 Westerly, RI $81,671

West Kingston, RI $80,853 West Warwick, RI $79,966 Wood River Junction, RI $81,571 Woonsocket, RI $79,889 North Smithfield, RI $79,943 Wyoming, RI $81,548 Providence, RI $79,966 Cranston, RI $79,966

North Providence, RI $79,966 East Providence, RI $79,966 Riverside, RI $79,966 Rumford, RI $79,966 Smithfield, RI $79,966 Johnston, RI $79,966

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

Understanding how a SCADA 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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$70,334

Average $80,004/year

$91,882

$5,861

Average $6,667/month

$7,657

$1,353

Average $1,539/week

$1,767

$34

Average $38/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,882	$7,657	$1,767	$44
Average	$80,004	$6,667	$1,539	$38
25th Percentile	$70,334	$5,861	$1,353	$34

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