What are the main factors that influence an Application Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Application Engineer's salary?

An Application Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Application Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,329, a Technical Solution Consultant II (2-4 years)earns $104,796, a Technical Solution Consultant III (4-7 years)earns $115,076, a Technical Solution Consultant IV (7+ years)earns $145,985, a Technical Solution Consultant V (7-10 years)earns $165,182,

What are the highest paying states for an Application Engineer?

Application Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Application Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,227, California $85,900, Massachusetts $84,755. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Application Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Application Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Application Development Engineer: $169,400; Lead Application Engineer: $153,399; Application Design Engineer: $124,063; Systems Application Engineer: $102,898; Application Security Engineer: $96,770.

Application Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Application Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Application Engineer in Rhode Island is $81,305 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,478
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,380 to $89,247
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,075

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Application Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,247	$7,437	$1,716	$43
Average	$81,305	$6,775	$1,564	$39
25th Percentile	$74,380	$6,198	$1,430	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Application Engineer Salaries

An Application 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 Application Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Application 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): $81,329
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,796
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,076
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,985
Expert (over 8 years): $165,182

Levels	Salary
Applicati... Level Application Engineer	$81,329
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$104,796
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$115,076
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$145,985
Technical... Level Application Engineer	$165,182

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

District of Columbia: $86,227.
California: $85,900.
Massachusetts: $84,755.

District of Columbia $86,227 California $85,900 Massachusetts $84,755 Washington $84,444 New Jersey $84,412 Alaska $84,303 Connecticut $83,229 New York $82,793

Hawaii $81,399 Rhode Island $80,744 Maryland $80,300 Minnesota $79,693 Colorado $79,459 Illinois $79,382 Oregon $79,086 Delaware $78,868

New Hampshire $78,730 Virginia $78,424 Pennsylvania $77,528 Nevada $77,076 North Dakota $76,928 Michigan $76,695 Wisconsin $76,609 Vermont $76,438

Texas $75,963 Maine $75,932 Arizona $75,885 Ohio $75,830 Georgia $75,114 Indiana $74,756 Wyoming $74,685 Utah $74,576

Iowa $74,530 Kansas $74,156 Louisiana $74,047 North Carolina $74,008 Missouri $73,992 Florida $73,689 Montana $73,525 Nebraska $73,369

Kentucky $73,284 South Carolina $72,972 Tennessee $72,777 Idaho $72,700 New Mexico $72,131 Oklahoma $72,006 Alabama $71,547 South Dakota $70,776

Arkansas $70,355 West Virginia $70,130 Mississippi $69,452

Top Paying Cities for Application 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: $82,068
Albion: $80,705
Ashaway: $82,380

Adamsville, RI $82,068 Albion, RI $80,705 Ashaway, RI $82,380 Barrington, RI $80,705 Block Island, RI $81,952 Bradford, RI $82,325 Bristol, RI $80,628 Carolina, RI $81,656

Charlestown, RI $81,741 Chepachet, RI $80,550 Clayville, RI $80,628 Coventry, RI $80,550 West Greenwich, RI $80,495 East Greenwich, RI $80,604 Exeter, RI $82,325 Fiskeville, RI $80,705

Forestdale, RI $80,628 Foster, RI $80,495 Glendale, RI $80,495 Greene, RI $81,399 Greenville, RI $80,705 Harmony, RI $80,682 Harrisville, RI $80,550 Hope, RI $80,705

Hope Valley, RI $82,380 Hopkinton, RI $82,403 Jamestown, RI $81,578 Kenyon, RI $82,302 Little Compton, RI $82,037 Manville, RI $80,705 Mapleville, RI $80,495 Newport, RI $81,593

Middletown, RI $81,936 North Kingstown, RI $80,472 North Scituate, RI $80,682 Oakland, RI $80,573 Pascoag, RI $80,526 Pawtucket, RI $80,705 Central Falls, RI $80,705 Cumberland, RI $80,705

Lincoln, RI $80,705 Portsmouth, RI $81,266 Prudence Island, RI $80,550 Rockville, RI $82,403 Saunderstown, RI $81,624 Shannock, RI $82,279 Slatersville, RI $80,628 Slocum, RI $81,624

Tiverton, RI $82,092 Wakefield, RI $81,539 Kingston, RI $81,554 Narragansett, RI $81,570 Peace Dale, RI $81,539 Warren, RI $80,682 Warwick, RI $80,705 Westerly, RI $82,427

West Kingston, RI $81,601 West Warwick, RI $80,705 Wood River Junction, RI $82,325 Woonsocket, RI $80,628 North Smithfield, RI $80,682 Wyoming, RI $82,302 Providence, RI $80,705 Cranston, RI $80,705

North Providence, RI $80,705 East Providence, RI $80,705 Riverside, RI $80,705 Rumford, RI $80,705 Smithfield, RI $80,705 Johnston, RI $80,705

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

Understanding how an Application 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

$74,380

Average $81,305/year

$89,247

$6,198

Average $6,775/month

$7,437

$1,430

Average $1,564/week

$1,716

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,247	$7,437	$1,716	$43
Average	$81,305	$6,775	$1,564	$39
25th Percentile	$74,380	$6,198	$1,430	$36

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