What are the main factors that influence a Computer It's salary?

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

How does experience change A Computer It's salary?

A Computer It's salary grows with experience: starting around $63,867 for beginners, reaching about $67,392 at mid-level, and approach $71,630 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Computer It?

Computer It salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Computer It roles are District of Columbia $69,911, California $69,646, Massachusetts $68,717. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Computer It roles make?

Salaries for Computer It level roles vary by specialization: IT Project Engineer IV: $160,070; Computer Aided Design Senior Manager: $155,600; Manager IT Infrastructure Operations: $152,000; IT Project Engineer III: $141,341; IT Operations Supervisor: $127,190.

Computer It Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Computer It make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Computer It in Rhode Island is $65,920 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,186
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,176 to $73,911
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $53,037

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Computer It Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,911	$6,159	$1,421	$36
Average	$65,920	$5,493	$1,268	$32
25th Percentile	$59,176	$4,931	$1,138	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Computer It Salaries

A Computer It'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 Computer It Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Computer It'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): $63,867
Early Career (1-2 years): $64,347
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,392
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,988
Expert (over 8 years): $71,630

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Computer It	$63,867
Intermediate Level Computer It	$64,347
Senior Level Computer It	$67,392
Specialist Level Computer It	$70,988
Expert Level Computer It	$71,630

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How Do Computer It 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 Computer Its. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,911.
California: $69,646.
Massachusetts: $68,717.

District of Columbia $69,911 California $69,646 Massachusetts $68,717 Washington $68,465 New Jersey $68,440 Alaska $68,351 Connecticut $67,480 New York $67,126

Hawaii $65,996 Rhode Island $65,466 Maryland $65,106 Minnesota $64,613 Colorado $64,424 Illinois $64,361 Oregon $64,121 Delaware $63,944

New Hampshire $63,833 Virginia $63,584 Pennsylvania $62,858 Nevada $62,492 North Dakota $62,372 Michigan $62,182 Wisconsin $62,113 Vermont $61,974

Texas $61,589 Maine $61,563 Arizona $61,526 Ohio $61,481 Georgia $60,900 Indiana $60,610 Wyoming $60,553 Utah $60,465

Iowa $60,427 Kansas $60,124 Louisiana $60,035 North Carolina $60,004 Missouri $59,991 Florida $59,745 Montana $59,612 Nebraska $59,486

Kentucky $59,417 South Carolina $59,164 Tennessee $59,006 Idaho $58,943 New Mexico $58,482 Oklahoma $58,381 Alabama $58,009 South Dakota $57,383

Arkansas $57,042 West Virginia $56,859 Mississippi $56,310

Top Paying Cities for Computer Its

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: $66,539
Albion: $65,434
Ashaway: $66,792

Adamsville, RI $66,539 Albion, RI $65,434 Ashaway, RI $66,792 Barrington, RI $65,434 Block Island, RI $66,444 Bradford, RI $66,747 Bristol, RI $65,371 Carolina, RI $66,204

Charlestown, RI $66,274 Chepachet, RI $65,308 Clayville, RI $65,371 Coventry, RI $65,308 West Greenwich, RI $65,264 East Greenwich, RI $65,352 Exeter, RI $66,747 Fiskeville, RI $65,434

Forestdale, RI $65,371 Foster, RI $65,264 Glendale, RI $65,264 Greene, RI $65,996 Greenville, RI $65,434 Harmony, RI $65,415 Harrisville, RI $65,308 Hope, RI $65,434

Hope Valley, RI $66,792 Hopkinton, RI $66,811 Jamestown, RI $66,141 Kenyon, RI $66,728 Little Compton, RI $66,514 Manville, RI $65,434 Mapleville, RI $65,264 Newport, RI $66,154

Middletown, RI $66,432 North Kingstown, RI $65,245 North Scituate, RI $65,415 Oakland, RI $65,327 Pascoag, RI $65,289 Pawtucket, RI $65,434 Central Falls, RI $65,434 Cumberland, RI $65,434

Lincoln, RI $65,434 Portsmouth, RI $65,889 Prudence Island, RI $65,308 Rockville, RI $66,811 Saunderstown, RI $66,179 Shannock, RI $66,710 Slatersville, RI $65,371 Slocum, RI $66,179

Tiverton, RI $66,558 Wakefield, RI $66,110 Kingston, RI $66,122 Narragansett, RI $66,135 Peace Dale, RI $66,110 Warren, RI $65,415 Warwick, RI $65,434 Westerly, RI $66,830

West Kingston, RI $66,160 West Warwick, RI $65,434 Wood River Junction, RI $66,747 Woonsocket, RI $65,371 North Smithfield, RI $65,415 Wyoming, RI $66,728 Providence, RI $65,434 Cranston, RI $65,434

North Providence, RI $65,434 East Providence, RI $65,434 Riverside, RI $65,434 Rumford, RI $65,434 Smithfield, RI $65,434 Johnston, RI $65,434

Computer It Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Computer It'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

$59,176

Average $65,920/year

$73,911

$4,931

Average $5,493/month

$6,159

$1,138

Average $1,268/week

$1,421

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,911	$6,159	$1,421	$36
Average	$65,920	$5,493	$1,268	$32
25th Percentile	$59,176	$4,931	$1,138	$28

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