Web Developer Salary in Rhode Island (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Web Developers in Rhode Island, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Rhode Island Median
$98,140
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $92,650
State Rank
#12 of 44
state estimate

How much does a Web Developer make in Rhode Island?

Web Developers in Rhode Island take home a median of $98,140 annually — roughly $47.18 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $92,650.

Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $84,650 while the top 10% make $127,970 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $93,290 and $104,530 a year.

Web Developer salary range in Rhode Island

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$84,650$40.70
25th percentile (early career)$93,290$44.85
50th percentile (median)$98,140$47.18
75th percentile (experienced)$104,530$50.25
90th percentile (top earners)$127,970$61.52

How Rhode Island compares

Rhode Island ranks 12th out of 44 states and territories for Web Developer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$130,440
2Virginia$128,380
3California$119,570
4District of Columbia$114,690
5Maryland$112,690

Working as a Web Developer in Rhode Island

Nationally, about 70,000 people work as Web Developers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Rhode Island pay ($98,140) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Web Developer make in Rhode Island?
The median Web Developer salary in Rhode Island is $98,140 per year, or about $47.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $84,650 at the entry level to $127,970 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Web Developers about 6% more than the national median of $92,650. Rhode Island ranks 12th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Web Developers?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $98,140 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.