What are the main factors that influence an Application Programmer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Application Programmer's salary?

An Application Programmer's salary grows with experience: an Applications Programmer I (0-2 years)earns $77,088, an Application Programmer (2-4 years)earns $100,743, an Applications Programmer III (4-7 years)earns $129,561, an Applications Programmer IV (7+ years)earns $151,770, an Applications Programmer V (7-10 years)earns $176,326,

What are the highest paying states for an Application Programmer?

Application Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Programmer roles are District of Columbia $105,367, California $104,968, Massachusetts $103,569. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Application Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Application Programmer Analyst V: $166,800; Application Programmer Analyst IV: $143,600; Applications Programmer IV: $143,565; Application Programmer Analyst III: $122,600; Applications Programmer III: $122,556.

Application Programmer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Application Programmer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Application Programmer in Rhode Island is $99,353 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,307
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,418 to $107,181
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,372

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Application Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,181	$8,932	$2,061	$52
Average	$99,353	$8,279	$1,911	$48
25th Percentile	$89,418	$7,451	$1,720	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Application Programmer Salaries

An Application 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 Application Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application 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): $77,088
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,743
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,561
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,770
Expert (over 8 years): $176,326

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$77,088
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$100,743
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$129,561
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$151,770
Applicati... Level Application Programmer	$176,326

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

District of Columbia: $105,367.
California: $104,968.
Massachusetts: $103,569.

District of Columbia $105,367 California $104,968 Massachusetts $103,569 Washington $103,188 New Jersey $103,150 Alaska $103,017 Connecticut $101,703 New York $101,170

Hawaii $99,467 Rhode Island $98,668 Maryland $98,125 Minnesota $97,383 Colorado $97,097 Illinois $97,002 Oregon $96,641 Delaware $96,374

New Hampshire $96,207 Virginia $95,832 Pennsylvania $94,737 Nevada $94,185 North Dakota $94,004 Michigan $93,719 Wisconsin $93,614 Vermont $93,405

Texas $92,824 Maine $92,786 Arizona $92,729 Ohio $92,663 Georgia $91,787 Indiana $91,349 Wyoming $91,264 Utah $91,130

Iowa $91,073 Kansas $90,617 Louisiana $90,483 North Carolina $90,436 Missouri $90,417 Florida $90,046 Montana $89,846 Nebraska $89,655

Kentucky $89,551 South Carolina $89,170 Tennessee $88,932 Idaho $88,837 New Mexico $88,142 Oklahoma $87,990 Alabama $87,429 South Dakota $86,486

Arkansas $85,973 West Virginia $85,697 Mississippi $84,869

Top Paying Cities for Application 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: $100,285
Albion: $98,620
Ashaway: $100,666

Adamsville, RI $100,285 Albion, RI $98,620 Ashaway, RI $100,666 Barrington, RI $98,620 Block Island, RI $100,143 Bradford, RI $100,599 Bristol, RI $98,525 Carolina, RI $99,781

Charlestown, RI $99,886 Chepachet, RI $98,430 Clayville, RI $98,525 Coventry, RI $98,430 West Greenwich, RI $98,363 East Greenwich, RI $98,496 Exeter, RI $100,599 Fiskeville, RI $98,620

Forestdale, RI $98,525 Foster, RI $98,363 Glendale, RI $98,363 Greene, RI $99,467 Greenville, RI $98,620 Harmony, RI $98,591 Harrisville, RI $98,430 Hope, RI $98,620

Hope Valley, RI $100,666 Hopkinton, RI $100,695 Jamestown, RI $99,686 Kenyon, RI $100,571 Little Compton, RI $100,247 Manville, RI $98,620 Mapleville, RI $98,363 Newport, RI $99,705

Middletown, RI $100,124 North Kingstown, RI $98,335 North Scituate, RI $98,591 Oakland, RI $98,458 Pascoag, RI $98,401 Pawtucket, RI $98,620 Central Falls, RI $98,620 Cumberland, RI $98,620

Lincoln, RI $98,620 Portsmouth, RI $99,305 Prudence Island, RI $98,430 Rockville, RI $100,695 Saunderstown, RI $99,743 Shannock, RI $100,542 Slatersville, RI $98,525 Slocum, RI $99,743

Tiverton, RI $100,314 Wakefield, RI $99,638 Kingston, RI $99,657 Narragansett, RI $99,676 Peace Dale, RI $99,638 Warren, RI $98,591 Warwick, RI $98,620 Westerly, RI $100,723

West Kingston, RI $99,714 West Warwick, RI $98,620 Wood River Junction, RI $100,599 Woonsocket, RI $98,525 North Smithfield, RI $98,591 Wyoming, RI $100,571 Providence, RI $98,620 Cranston, RI $98,620

North Providence, RI $98,620 East Providence, RI $98,620 Riverside, RI $98,620 Rumford, RI $98,620 Smithfield, RI $98,620 Johnston, RI $98,620

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

Understanding how an Application 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 May 18, 2021

$89,418

Average $99,353/year

$107,181

$7,451

Average $8,279/month

$8,932

$1,720

Average $1,911/week

$2,061

$43

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,181	$8,932	$2,061	$52
Average	$99,353	$8,279	$1,911	$48
25th Percentile	$89,418	$7,451	$1,720	$43

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