What are the main factors that influence a Sensor Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Sensor Engineer's salary?

A Sensor Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Warehouse Supervisor (4+ years)earns $68,486, a Warehouse Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $85,167, a Sensor Engineer (5+ years)earns $98,774, a Warehouse Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $130,338, a Warehouse Management Director (5+ years)earns $169,881,

What are the highest paying states for a Sensor Engineer?

Sensor Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Sensor Engineer roles are District of Columbia $102,456, California $102,068, Massachusetts $100,707. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Sensor Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Sensor Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Image Sensor Characterization Engineer: $141,311; Localization Engineer: $84,133; Locomotive Engineer: $80,115; Airport Engineer: $71,967; Ship Engineer: $64,243.

Sensor Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Sensor Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Sensor Engineer in Rhode Island is $96,608 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,341
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,875 to $108,507
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,103

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Sensor Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,507	$9,042	$2,087	$52
Average	$96,608	$8,051	$1,858	$46
25th Percentile	$85,875	$7,156	$1,651	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Sensor Engineer Salaries

A Sensor Engineer'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 Sensor Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Sensor Engineer'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): $68,486
Early Career (1-2 years): $85,167
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,774
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,338
Expert (over 8 years): $169,881

Levels	Salary
Warehouse... Level Sensor Engineer	$68,486
Warehouse... Level Sensor Engineer	$85,167
Sensor En... Level Sensor Engineer	$98,774
Warehouse... Level Sensor Engineer	$130,338
Warehouse... Level Sensor Engineer	$169,881

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How Do Sensor Engineer 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 Sensor Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,456.
California: $102,068.
Massachusetts: $100,707.

District of Columbia $102,456 California $102,068 Massachusetts $100,707 Washington $100,337 New Jersey $100,300 Alaska $100,171 Connecticut $98,894 New York $98,375

Hawaii $96,719 Rhode Island $95,942 Maryland $95,414 Minnesota $94,692 Colorado $94,415 Illinois $94,322 Oregon $93,971 Delaware $93,712

New Hampshire $93,549 Virginia $93,184 Pennsylvania $92,120 Nevada $91,583 North Dakota $91,407 Michigan $91,130 Wisconsin $91,028 Vermont $90,824

Texas $90,260 Maine $90,223 Arizona $90,167 Ohio $90,103 Georgia $89,251 Indiana $88,826 Wyoming $88,742 Utah $88,613

Iowa $88,557 Kansas $88,113 Louisiana $87,984 North Carolina $87,937 Missouri $87,919 Florida $87,558 Montana $87,364 Nebraska $87,179

Kentucky $87,077 South Carolina $86,707 Tennessee $86,475 Idaho $86,383 New Mexico $85,707 Oklahoma $85,559 Alabama $85,013 South Dakota $84,097

Arkansas $83,597 West Virginia $83,329 Mississippi $82,524

Top Paying Cities for Sensor Engineers

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: $97,515
Albion: $95,895
Ashaway: $97,885

Adamsville, RI $97,515 Albion, RI $95,895 Ashaway, RI $97,885 Barrington, RI $95,895 Block Island, RI $97,376 Bradford, RI $97,820 Bristol, RI $95,803 Carolina, RI $97,024

Charlestown, RI $97,126 Chepachet, RI $95,710 Clayville, RI $95,803 Coventry, RI $95,710 West Greenwich, RI $95,646 East Greenwich, RI $95,775 Exeter, RI $97,820 Fiskeville, RI $95,895

Forestdale, RI $95,803 Foster, RI $95,646 Glendale, RI $95,646 Greene, RI $96,719 Greenville, RI $95,895 Harmony, RI $95,868 Harrisville, RI $95,710 Hope, RI $95,895

Hope Valley, RI $97,885 Hopkinton, RI $97,913 Jamestown, RI $96,932 Kenyon, RI $97,792 Little Compton, RI $97,478 Manville, RI $95,895 Mapleville, RI $95,646 Newport, RI $96,950

Middletown, RI $97,358 North Kingstown, RI $95,618 North Scituate, RI $95,868 Oakland, RI $95,738 Pascoag, RI $95,683 Pawtucket, RI $95,895 Central Falls, RI $95,895 Cumberland, RI $95,895

Lincoln, RI $95,895 Portsmouth, RI $96,562 Prudence Island, RI $95,710 Rockville, RI $97,913 Saunderstown, RI $96,987 Shannock, RI $97,765 Slatersville, RI $95,803 Slocum, RI $96,987

Tiverton, RI $97,543 Wakefield, RI $96,886 Kingston, RI $96,904 Narragansett, RI $96,923 Peace Dale, RI $96,886 Warren, RI $95,868 Warwick, RI $95,895 Westerly, RI $97,941

West Kingston, RI $96,960 West Warwick, RI $95,895 Wood River Junction, RI $97,820 Woonsocket, RI $95,803 North Smithfield, RI $95,868 Wyoming, RI $97,792 Providence, RI $95,895 Cranston, RI $95,895

North Providence, RI $95,895 East Providence, RI $95,895 Riverside, RI $95,895 Rumford, RI $95,895 Smithfield, RI $95,895 Johnston, RI $95,895

Sensor Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Sensor Engineer'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

$85,875

Average $96,608/year

$108,507

$7,156

Average $8,051/month

$9,042

$1,651

Average $1,858/week

$2,087

$41

Average $46/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,507	$9,042	$2,087	$52
Average	$96,608	$8,051	$1,858	$46
25th Percentile	$85,875	$7,156	$1,651	$41

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