What are the main factors that influence a Field Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change A Field Engineering's salary?

A Field Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Field Engineer I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $78,362, a Field Engineering (2-4 years)earns $91,061, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $104,903, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $132,050, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $126,701,

What are the highest paying states for a Field Engineering?

Field Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Engineering roles are District of Columbia $95,354, California $94,993, Massachusetts $93,727. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Field Engineering level roles vary by specialization: VP of Field Service Engineering: $218,420; Field Service Engineering Director: $179,520; Field Engineering Manager: $158,037; Field Service Engineering Senior Manager: $157,100; Field Engineering Manager - Construction: $143,159.

Field Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Field Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Field Engineering in Rhode Island is $89,911 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,397
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,709 to $98,017
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,420

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Field Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,017	$8,168	$1,885	$47
Average	$89,911	$7,493	$1,729	$43
25th Percentile	$79,709	$6,642	$1,533	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Field Engineering Salaries

A Field Engineering'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 Field Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Engineering'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): $78,362
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,903
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,050
Expert (over 8 years): $126,701

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Field Engineering	$78,362
Field Eng... Level Field Engineering	$91,061
Field Eng... Level Field Engineering	$104,903
Field Eng... Level Field Engineering	$132,050
Field Eng... Level Field Engineering	$126,701

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How Do Field Engineering 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 Field Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,354.
California: $94,993.
Massachusetts: $93,727.

District of Columbia $95,354 California $94,993 Massachusetts $93,727 Washington $93,382 New Jersey $93,348 Alaska $93,227 Connecticut $92,039 New York $91,556

Hawaii $90,015 Rhode Island $89,291 Maryland $88,800 Minnesota $88,129 Colorado $87,870 Illinois $87,784 Oregon $87,457 Delaware $87,216

New Hampshire $87,064 Virginia $86,725 Pennsylvania $85,734 Nevada $85,235 North Dakota $85,071 Michigan $84,813 Wisconsin $84,718 Vermont $84,529

Texas $84,003 Maine $83,969 Arizona $83,917 Ohio $83,857 Georgia $83,065 Indiana $82,669 Wyoming $82,591 Utah $82,470

Iowa $82,419 Kansas $82,005 Louisiana $81,885 North Carolina $81,842 Missouri $81,825 Florida $81,489 Montana $81,308 Nebraska $81,136

Kentucky $81,041 South Carolina $80,696 Tennessee $80,481 Idaho $80,395 New Mexico $79,766 Oklahoma $79,628 Alabama $79,120 South Dakota $78,268

Arkansas $77,803 West Virginia $77,553 Mississippi $76,804

Top Paying Cities for Field Engineerings

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: $90,755
Albion: $89,248
Ashaway: $91,100

Adamsville, RI $90,755 Albion, RI $89,248 Ashaway, RI $91,100 Barrington, RI $89,248 Block Island, RI $90,626 Bradford, RI $91,040 Bristol, RI $89,162 Carolina, RI $90,299

Charlestown, RI $90,394 Chepachet, RI $89,076 Clayville, RI $89,162 Coventry, RI $89,076 West Greenwich, RI $89,016 East Greenwich, RI $89,136 Exeter, RI $91,040 Fiskeville, RI $89,248

Forestdale, RI $89,162 Foster, RI $89,016 Glendale, RI $89,016 Greene, RI $90,015 Greenville, RI $89,248 Harmony, RI $89,222 Harrisville, RI $89,076 Hope, RI $89,248

Hope Valley, RI $91,100 Hopkinton, RI $91,126 Jamestown, RI $90,213 Kenyon, RI $91,014 Little Compton, RI $90,721 Manville, RI $89,248 Mapleville, RI $89,016 Newport, RI $90,230

Middletown, RI $90,609 North Kingstown, RI $88,990 North Scituate, RI $89,222 Oakland, RI $89,102 Pascoag, RI $89,050 Pawtucket, RI $89,248 Central Falls, RI $89,248 Cumberland, RI $89,248

Lincoln, RI $89,248 Portsmouth, RI $89,868 Prudence Island, RI $89,076 Rockville, RI $91,126 Saunderstown, RI $90,264 Shannock, RI $90,988 Slatersville, RI $89,162 Slocum, RI $90,264

Tiverton, RI $90,781 Wakefield, RI $90,170 Kingston, RI $90,187 Narragansett, RI $90,204 Peace Dale, RI $90,170 Warren, RI $89,222 Warwick, RI $89,248 Westerly, RI $91,152

West Kingston, RI $90,239 West Warwick, RI $89,248 Wood River Junction, RI $91,040 Woonsocket, RI $89,162 North Smithfield, RI $89,222 Wyoming, RI $91,014 Providence, RI $89,248 Cranston, RI $89,248

North Providence, RI $89,248 East Providence, RI $89,248 Riverside, RI $89,248 Rumford, RI $89,248 Smithfield, RI $89,248 Johnston, RI $89,248

Field Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Engineering'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

$79,709

Average $89,911/year

$98,017

$6,642

Average $7,493/month

$8,168

$1,533

Average $1,729/week

$1,885

$38

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,017	$8,168	$1,885	$47
Average	$89,911	$7,493	$1,729	$43
25th Percentile	$79,709	$6,642	$1,533	$38

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