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

A Communications Systems Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Model Maker II ( years)earns $0, a Model Maker III (1-3 years)earns $76,151, a Communications Systems Engineer (3-5 years)earns $89,812,

What are the highest paying states for a Communications Systems Engineer?

Communications Systems Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Communications Systems Engineer roles are District of Columbia $93,831, California $93,475, Massachusetts $92,229. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Communications Systems Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Communications Systems Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Systems Engineer V: $165,271; Systems Engineer IV: $144,186; Systems Engineer: $119,425; Systems Engineer III: $117,852; Systems Engineer II: $101,554.

Communications Systems Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Communications Systems Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Communications Systems Engineer in Rhode Island is $88,475 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,639
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,927 to $94,842
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,055

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Communications Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,842	$7,904	$1,824	$46
Average	$88,475	$7,373	$1,701	$43
25th Percentile	$80,927	$6,744	$1,556	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Communications Systems Engineer Salaries

A Communications Systems 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 Do Communications Systems 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 Communications Systems Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,831.
California: $93,475.
Massachusetts: $92,229.

District of Columbia $93,831 California $93,475 Massachusetts $92,229 Washington $91,890 New Jersey $91,856 Alaska $91,738 Connecticut $90,568 New York $90,094

Hawaii $88,577 Rhode Island $87,865 Maryland $87,382 Minnesota $86,721 Colorado $86,467 Illinois $86,382 Oregon $86,060 Delaware $85,822

New Hampshire $85,673 Virginia $85,339 Pennsylvania $84,365 Nevada $83,873 North Dakota $83,712 Michigan $83,458 Wisconsin $83,365 Vermont $83,178

Texas $82,661 Maine $82,628 Arizona $82,577 Ohio $82,517 Georgia $81,738 Indiana $81,348 Wyoming $81,272 Utah $81,153

Iowa $81,102 Kansas $80,695 Louisiana $80,577 North Carolina $80,534 Missouri $80,517 Florida $80,187 Montana $80,009 Nebraska $79,839

Kentucky $79,746 South Carolina $79,407 Tennessee $79,195 Idaho $79,111 New Mexico $78,492 Oklahoma $78,356 Alabama $77,856 South Dakota $77,017

Arkansas $76,560 West Virginia $76,314 Mississippi $75,577

Top Paying Cities for Communications Systems 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: $89,306
Albion: $87,822
Ashaway: $89,645

Adamsville, RI $89,306 Albion, RI $87,822 Ashaway, RI $89,645 Barrington, RI $87,822 Block Island, RI $89,178 Bradford, RI $89,585 Bristol, RI $87,738 Carolina, RI $88,856

Charlestown, RI $88,950 Chepachet, RI $87,653 Clayville, RI $87,738 Coventry, RI $87,653 West Greenwich, RI $87,594 East Greenwich, RI $87,712 Exeter, RI $89,585 Fiskeville, RI $87,822

Forestdale, RI $87,738 Foster, RI $87,594 Glendale, RI $87,594 Greene, RI $88,577 Greenville, RI $87,822 Harmony, RI $87,797 Harrisville, RI $87,653 Hope, RI $87,822

Hope Valley, RI $89,645 Hopkinton, RI $89,670 Jamestown, RI $88,772 Kenyon, RI $89,560 Little Compton, RI $89,272 Manville, RI $87,822 Mapleville, RI $87,594 Newport, RI $88,789

Middletown, RI $89,161 North Kingstown, RI $87,568 North Scituate, RI $87,797 Oakland, RI $87,678 Pascoag, RI $87,628 Pawtucket, RI $87,822 Central Falls, RI $87,822 Cumberland, RI $87,822

Lincoln, RI $87,822 Portsmouth, RI $88,433 Prudence Island, RI $87,653 Rockville, RI $89,670 Saunderstown, RI $88,822 Shannock, RI $89,534 Slatersville, RI $87,738 Slocum, RI $88,822

Tiverton, RI $89,331 Wakefield, RI $88,729 Kingston, RI $88,746 Narragansett, RI $88,763 Peace Dale, RI $88,729 Warren, RI $87,797 Warwick, RI $87,822 Westerly, RI $89,695

West Kingston, RI $88,797 West Warwick, RI $87,822 Wood River Junction, RI $89,585 Woonsocket, RI $87,738 North Smithfield, RI $87,797 Wyoming, RI $89,560 Providence, RI $87,822 Cranston, RI $87,822

North Providence, RI $87,822 East Providence, RI $87,822 Riverside, RI $87,822 Rumford, RI $87,822 Smithfield, RI $87,822 Johnston, RI $87,822

Communications Systems Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Communications Systems 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

$80,927

Average $88,475/year

$94,842

$6,744

Average $7,373/month

$7,904

$1,556

Average $1,701/week

$1,824

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,842	$7,904	$1,824	$46
Average	$88,475	$7,373	$1,701	$43
25th Percentile	$80,927	$6,744	$1,556	$39

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