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

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

How does experience change A Course Developer's salary?

A Course Developer's salary grows with experience: an Course Developer (0-1 years)earns $58,328, an Applications Support Technician II (1-3 years)earns $71,543, an Applications Support Technician III (3-5 years)earns $94,478, an Applications Programming Supervisor (5+ years)earns $141,276, an Applications Programming Manager (5+ years)earns $159,856,

What are the highest paying states for a Course Developer?

Course Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Course Developer roles are District of Columbia $61,240, California $61,008, Massachusetts $60,195. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Course Developer roles make?

Salaries for Course Developer level roles vary by specialization: Course Manager: $123,895; Course Designer: $82,251; Course Administrator: $71,562; Golf Course Manager: $69,006; Golf Course Superintendent: $67,500.

Course Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Course Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Course Developer in Rhode Island is $57,745 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,633
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,759 to $64,491
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,489

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Course Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,491	$5,374	$1,240	$31
Average	$57,745	$4,812	$1,110	$28
25th Percentile	$49,759	$4,147	$957	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Course Developer Salaries

A Course Developer'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 Course Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Course Developer'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): $58,328
Early Career (1-2 years): $71,543
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,478
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,276
Expert (over 8 years): $159,856

Levels	Salary
Course De... Level Course Developer	$58,328
Applicati... Level Course Developer	$71,543
Applicati... Level Course Developer	$94,478
Applicati... Level Course Developer	$141,276
Applicati... Level Course Developer	$159,856

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

District of Columbia: $61,240.
California: $61,008.
Massachusetts: $60,195.

District of Columbia $61,240 California $61,008 Massachusetts $60,195 Washington $59,974 New Jersey $59,952 Alaska $59,874 Connecticut $59,111 New York $58,801

Hawaii $57,811 Rhode Island $57,346 Maryland $57,031 Minnesota $56,600 Colorado $56,434 Illinois $56,378 Oregon $56,168 Delaware $56,013

New Hampshire $55,916 Virginia $55,698 Pennsylvania $55,062 Nevada $54,741 North Dakota $54,636 Michigan $54,470 Wisconsin $54,409 Vermont $54,288

Texas $53,950 Maine $53,928 Arizona $53,895 Ohio $53,856 Georgia $53,347 Indiana $53,093 Wyoming $53,043 Utah $52,966

Iowa $52,933 Kansas $52,667 Louisiana $52,590 North Carolina $52,562 Missouri $52,551 Florida $52,335 Montana $52,219 Nebraska $52,108

Kentucky $52,048 South Carolina $51,826 Tennessee $51,688 Idaho $51,633 New Mexico $51,229 Oklahoma $51,141 Alabama $50,814 South Dakota $50,267

Arkansas $49,968 West Virginia $49,808 Mississippi $49,326

Top Paying Cities for Course Developers

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: $58,287
Albion: $57,319
Ashaway: $58,508

Adamsville, RI $58,287 Albion, RI $57,319 Ashaway, RI $58,508 Barrington, RI $57,319 Block Island, RI $58,204 Bradford, RI $58,469 Bristol, RI $57,263 Carolina, RI $57,994

Charlestown, RI $58,054 Chepachet, RI $57,208 Clayville, RI $57,263 Coventry, RI $57,208 West Greenwich, RI $57,169 East Greenwich, RI $57,247 Exeter, RI $58,469 Fiskeville, RI $57,319

Forestdale, RI $57,263 Foster, RI $57,169 Glendale, RI $57,169 Greene, RI $57,811 Greenville, RI $57,319 Harmony, RI $57,302 Harrisville, RI $57,208 Hope, RI $57,319

Hope Valley, RI $58,508 Hopkinton, RI $58,525 Jamestown, RI $57,938 Kenyon, RI $58,453 Little Compton, RI $58,265 Manville, RI $57,319 Mapleville, RI $57,169 Newport, RI $57,949

Middletown, RI $58,193 North Kingstown, RI $57,153 North Scituate, RI $57,302 Oakland, RI $57,225 Pascoag, RI $57,192 Pawtucket, RI $57,319 Central Falls, RI $57,319 Cumberland, RI $57,319

Lincoln, RI $57,319 Portsmouth, RI $57,717 Prudence Island, RI $57,208 Rockville, RI $58,525 Saunderstown, RI $57,971 Shannock, RI $58,436 Slatersville, RI $57,263 Slocum, RI $57,971

Tiverton, RI $58,303 Wakefield, RI $57,911 Kingston, RI $57,922 Narragansett, RI $57,933 Peace Dale, RI $57,911 Warren, RI $57,302 Warwick, RI $57,319 Westerly, RI $58,541

West Kingston, RI $57,955 West Warwick, RI $57,319 Wood River Junction, RI $58,469 Woonsocket, RI $57,263 North Smithfield, RI $57,302 Wyoming, RI $58,453 Providence, RI $57,319 Cranston, RI $57,319

North Providence, RI $57,319 East Providence, RI $57,319 Riverside, RI $57,319 Rumford, RI $57,319 Smithfield, RI $57,319 Johnston, RI $57,319

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

Understanding how a Course Developer'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

$49,759

Average $57,745/year

$64,491

$4,147

Average $4,812/month

$5,374

$957

Average $1,110/week

$1,240

$24

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,491	$5,374	$1,240	$31
Average	$57,745	$4,812	$1,110	$28
25th Percentile	$49,759	$4,147	$957	$24

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