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Access Developers are essential in managing and optimizing databases, with an average annual salary of $90,428. This figure reflects compensation across various industries, with opportunities for growth based on experience and specialization. For instance, developers with more than five years of experience can command higher salaries, often exceeding the average.
Geographic location significantly impacts salaries. States such as California and New York typically offer the highest pay rates due to demand and cost of living. Conversely, states with lower living costs may present lower salary averages but also lower competition.
Industries such as technology and finance often pay higher salaries for Access Developers. These sectors prioritize data security and efficient database management, making skilled developers highly sought after. Additionally, contract positions may offer competitive hourly rates compared to salaried roles.
As companies increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, the demand for Access Developers is on the rise. Exploring job boards like Zippia can help you find lucrative positions tailored to your skills and career aspirations.
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The highest-paying states for access developers are California, Washington, and Oregon. The lowest average access developer salary states are Nebraska, Hawaii, and Alabama.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $112,454 | $54.06 |
| 2 | California | $116,119 | $55.83 |
| 3 | Oregon | $111,736 | $53.72 |
| 4 | Idaho | $92,394 | $44.42 |
| 5 | Utah | $91,463 | $43.97 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $102,347 | $49.21 |
| 7 | New York | $106,640 | $51.27 |
| 8 | Texas | $92,848 | $44.64 |
| 9 | Vermont | $90,161 | $43.35 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $103,023 | $49.53 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $95,654 | $45.99 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $88,983 | $42.78 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $89,681 | $43.12 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $87,091 | $41.87 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $92,230 | $44.34 |
| 16 | Arizona | $92,434 | $44.44 |
| 17 | Delaware | $94,093 | $45.24 |
| 18 | Maine | $85,084 | $40.91 |
| 19 | Iowa | $88,666 | $42.63 |
| 20 | Michigan | $85,676 | $41.19 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $85,562 | $41.14 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $83,165 | $39.98 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $90,918 | $43.71 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $88,619 | $42.61 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $86,027 | $41.36 |
| 26 | Virginia | $84,350 | $40.55 |
| 27 | Nevada | $87,418 | $42.03 |
| 28 | Ohio | $83,997 | $40.38 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $82,337 | $39.59 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $83,171 | $39.99 |
| 31 | Illinois | $82,510 | $39.67 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $83,056 | $39.93 |
| 33 | Colorado | $83,552 | $40.17 |
| 34 | Alaska | $85,331 | $41.02 |
| 35 | Montana | $81,239 | $39.06 |
| 36 | Georgia | $82,106 | $39.47 |
| 37 | Maryland | $80,732 | $38.81 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $83,962 | $40.37 |
| 39 | Kansas | $79,534 | $38.24 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $81,869 | $39.36 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $80,955 | $38.92 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $78,827 | $37.90 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $80,194 | $38.55 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $78,233 | $37.61 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $77,310 | $37.17 |
| 46 | Florida | $78,582 | $37.78 |
| 47 | Indiana | $73,140 | $35.16 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $75,312 | $36.21 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $75,619 | $36.36 |
| 50 | Alabama | $75,463 | $36.28 |
| 51 | Missouri | $71,985 | $34.61 |
The highest-paying cities for access developers are Sunnyvale, CA, Issaquah, WA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | $125,386 | $60.28 |
| 2 | Issaquah, WA | $113,287 | $54.46 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $106,859 | $51.37 |
| 4 | Concord, NH | $102,838 | $49.44 |
| 5 | Newark, NJ | $102,471 | $49.26 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $95,757 | $46.04 |
| 7 | San Antonio, TX | $94,240 | $45.31 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $92,532 | $44.49 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $92,251 | $44.35 |
| 10 | West Valley City, UT | $91,439 | $43.96 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $87,589 | $42.11 |
| 12 | Cleveland, OH | $85,044 | $40.89 |
| 13 | Virginia Beach, VA | $84,602 | $40.67 |
| 14 | Aurora, CO | $83,596 | $40.19 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | $83,148 | $39.98 |
| 16 | Chicago, IL | $82,627 | $39.72 |
| 17 | Raleigh, NC | $82,174 | $39.51 |
| 18 | Annapolis, MD | $80,891 | $38.89 |
| 19 | Oklahoma City, OK | $80,214 | $38.56 |
| 20 | Lafayette, LA | $79,474 | $38.21 |
An access developer's salary ranges from $72,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $113,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $113,000 | $9,417 | $54 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,000 | $8,417 | $49 |
| Average | $90,428 | $7,536 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
| 10th Percentile | $72,000 | $6,000 | $35 |
The highest paying types of access developers are lead developer, ios developer, and developer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer/Consultant | $98,508 | $8,209 | $47.36 | 257,985 |
| Developer Analyst | $85,279 | $7,107 | $41.00 | 219,524 |
| Informatica Developer | $88,807 | $7,401 | $42.70 | 78,864 |
| Data Warehouse Developer | $93,381 | $7,782 | $44.89 | 194,780 |
| Database Developer | $90,837 | $7,570 | $43.67 | 91,069 |
| Contract Developer | $91,433 | $7,619 | $43.96 | 249,808 |
Top companies hiring access developers now:
Access developer salaries at Costco Wholesale and Gap Inc. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average access developer salary at companies like Western Alliance Bank and Randstad North America, Inc. are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Wholesale | $109,158 | $52.48 |
| 2 | Gap Inc. | $107,827 | $51.84 |
| 3 | Western Alliance Bank | $107,213 | $51.54 |
| 4 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $103,337 | $49.68 |
| 5 | Robert Half | $97,248 | $46.75 |
| 6 | ANCILE Solutions, Inc. | $96,741 | $46.51 |
| 7 | Tower Research Capital | $94,771 | $45.56 |
| 8 | Americorps | $94,314 | $45.34 |
| 9 | Crescens | $93,911 | $45.15 |
| 10 | SG Americas Securities Holdings, LLC | $93,760 | $45.08 |
| 11 | First Citizens Bank | $93,076 | $44.75 |
| 12 | LHC Group | $90,981 | $43.74 |
| 13 | Peraton | $90,243 | $43.39 |
| 14 | Compass Pointe | $89,696 | $43.12 |
| 15 | ABBTECH | $89,395 | $42.98 |
| 16 | St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc | $88,878 | $42.73 |
| 17 | Alliance Global Services | $86,504 | $41.59 |
| 18 | The University of Chicago | $84,420 | $40.59 |
| 19 | Magnus Health | $84,205 | $40.48 |
| 20 | Oportun | $81,383 | $39.13 |
The average access developer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $100,706 | $48.42 |
| 2 | Pharmaceutical | $94,614 | $45.49 |
| 3 | Retail | $93,149 | $44.78 |
| 4 | Technology | $92,995 | $44.71 |
| 5 | Manufacturing | $89,448 | $43.00 |
| 6 | Media | $87,432 | $42.03 |
| 7 | Finance | $86,034 | $41.36 |
The average access developer salary has risen by $16,788 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average access developer earned $73,640 annually, but today, they earn $90,428 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for access developers over the last decade.
Compare access developer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare access developer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,400 | $43.47 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $87,400 | $42.04 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $85,500 | $41.09 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $84,000 | $40.36 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $82,500 | $39.69 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health Corporation | Patient Access Analytics and Education Development | Albany, NY | 06/13/2025 | $59,584 |
| St. Peters Health Partners | Patient Access Analytics and Education Development | Albany, NY | 05/24/2025 | $59,584 |
| University of Maryland, Batlimore | MS Access Developer (Contractual) | Baltimore, MD | 04/28/2025 | $74,652 |
| City of Fresno, Ca | Restricted Access: Job ID #12761 | Fresno, CA | 04/27/2025 | $208,700 |
| Trinity Health | Patient Access Analytics and Education Development | Albany, NY | 04/25/2025 | $59,584 |
| International City Management | Microsoft Access Developer | Enon, OH | 02/06/2025 | $65,000 |
| Akkodis | Angular Developer With Ada/Accessibility | Pennington, NJ | 01/25/2025 | $135,655 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Full Stack Developer-Identity & Access Management | New York, NY | 01/24/2025 | $104,000 |
| Advancesoft, Inc. | Identity and Access Management (IAM) Developer | Vienna, VA | 01/21/2025 | $122,699 |
| Ameris Bancorp | Identity Access Management Sailpoint Developer | Atlanta, GA | 01/14/2025 | $107,500 |
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