Tech Salaries in Providence, RI-MA 2025 -- 45 Roles with Government Data

Software developers in Providence, RI-MA earn a median salary of $130,690, which is 3.9% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Providence, RI-MA

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Database Architects	$142,070	$128,860	$171,820	160
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$132,870	$107,640	$155,150	1,080
Computer Network Architects	$131,320	$112,930	$168,780	520
Software Developers	$130,690	$101,950	$159,540	5,020
Computer Systems Analysts	$128,580	$97,120	$135,380	2,050
Computer Hardware Engineers	$125,060	$99,130	$153,650	460
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$123,390	$103,290	$154,860	510
Electrical Engineers	$114,710	$96,560	$144,640	830
Mechanical Engineers	$111,360	$90,950	$144,640	1,750
Engineers, All Other	$110,520	$84,200	$157,770	430
Information Security Analysts	$109,940	$84,730	$149,900	710
Mathematicians	$109,260	$100,360	$126,710	100
Actuaries	$108,010	$78,110	$150,580	100
Chemical Engineers	$106,950	$80,120	$145,470	80
Industrial Engineers	$106,290	$90,330	$128,970	1,570
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$105,300	$80,150	$133,990	690
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$102,750	$89,860	$131,350	440
Data Scientists	$102,440	$89,590	$130,700	1,170
Database Administrators	$102,310	$74,760	$129,040	320
Materials Engineers	$101,670	$87,180	$117,570	130
Computer Occupations, All Other	$101,610	$67,900	$123,880	910
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$101,460	$83,510	$140,440	120
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$101,450	$80,740	$128,000	1,370
Environmental Engineers	$101,140	$93,540	$117,830	220
Civil Engineers	$99,310	$79,090	$134,810	1,550
Web Developers	$98,140	$85,680	$104,910	410
Computer Programmers	$97,300	$83,210	$122,740	290
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$94,570	$77,500	$107,210	430
Statisticians	$94,490	$82,720	$104,170	60
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$93,020	$75,310	$136,860	290
Computer Network Support Specialists	$82,560	$68,760	$105,870	670
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$82,240	$58,910	$105,080	450
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$81,390	$59,490	$84,200	70
Landscape Architects	$80,600	$53,490	$112,320	90
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,480	$58,100	$82,080	90
Operations Research Analysts	$77,900	$64,370	$99,970	400
Drafters, All Other	$75,090	$66,030	$82,320	40
Surveyors	$72,470	$53,500	$83,510	180
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$70,780	$58,390	$81,550	370
Mechanical Drafters	$69,990	$59,440	$86,130	160
Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$64,390	$58,970	$73,380	70
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,650	$55,860	$72,360	150
Computer User Support Specialists	$62,410	$51,560	$76,280	2,290
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,980	$49,950	$77,970	340
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$60,320	$51,930	$87,440	120

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Providence, RI-MA?

The highest paying tech jobs in Providence, RI-MA are Database Architects ($142,070 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($132,870 median), Computer Network Architects ($131,320 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Providence, RI-MA?

Software developers in Providence, RI-MA earn a median salary of $130,690, with salaries ranging from $101,950 at the 25th percentile to $159,540 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 5,020 software developers are employed in the area.