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

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

How does experience change A Technologist's salary?

A Technologist's salary grows with experience: a Technologist (2-4 years)earns $66,480, a Retail Space Management Manager (4-5 years)earns $106,232, a Retail Store Design Director (5+ years)earns $151,875,

What are the highest paying states for a Technologist?

Technologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technologist roles are District of Columbia $69,713, California $69,449, Massachusetts $68,523. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technologist roles make?

Salaries for Technologist level roles vary by specialization: Design Technologist: $109,137; PET Technologist: $99,160; Mammography Technologist: $89,080; Cytogenetic Technologist: $85,656; Histology Technologist: $77,073.

Technologist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Technologist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Technologist in Rhode Island is $65,734 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $81,602
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,071 to $74,040
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,095

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Technologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,040	$6,170	$1,424	$36
Average	$65,734	$5,478	$1,264	$32
25th Percentile	$58,071	$4,839	$1,117	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Technologist Salaries

A Technologist'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 Technologist 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 Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $69,713.
California: $69,449.
Massachusetts: $68,523.

District of Columbia $69,713 California $69,449 Massachusetts $68,523 Washington $68,272 New Jersey $68,246 Alaska $68,158 Connecticut $67,289 New York $66,937

Hawaii $65,810 Rhode Island $65,281 Maryland $64,922 Minnesota $64,431 Colorado $64,242 Illinois $64,179 Oregon $63,940 Delaware $63,763

New Hampshire $63,653 Virginia $63,405 Pennsylvania $62,680 Nevada $62,315 North Dakota $62,196 Michigan $62,007 Wisconsin $61,937 Vermont $61,799

Texas $61,415 Maine $61,390 Arizona $61,352 Ohio $61,308 Georgia $60,729 Indiana $60,439 Wyoming $60,382 Utah $60,294

Iowa $60,256 Kansas $59,954 Louisiana $59,866 North Carolina $59,834 Missouri $59,822 Florida $59,576 Montana $59,444 Nebraska $59,318

Kentucky $59,249 South Carolina $58,997 Tennessee $58,840 Idaho $58,777 New Mexico $58,317 Oklahoma $58,216 Alabama $57,845 South Dakota $57,221

Arkansas $56,881 West Virginia $56,699 Mississippi $56,151

Top Paying Cities for Technologists

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: $66,351
Albion: $65,249
Ashaway: $66,603

Adamsville, RI $66,351 Albion, RI $65,249 Ashaway, RI $66,603 Barrington, RI $65,249 Block Island, RI $66,257 Bradford, RI $66,559 Bristol, RI $65,186 Carolina, RI $66,018

Charlestown, RI $66,087 Chepachet, RI $65,123 Clayville, RI $65,186 Coventry, RI $65,123 West Greenwich, RI $65,079 East Greenwich, RI $65,167 Exeter, RI $66,559 Fiskeville, RI $65,249

Forestdale, RI $65,186 Foster, RI $65,079 Glendale, RI $65,079 Greene, RI $65,810 Greenville, RI $65,249 Harmony, RI $65,230 Harrisville, RI $65,123 Hope, RI $65,249

Hope Valley, RI $66,603 Hopkinton, RI $66,622 Jamestown, RI $65,955 Kenyon, RI $66,540 Little Compton, RI $66,326 Manville, RI $65,249 Mapleville, RI $65,079 Newport, RI $65,967

Middletown, RI $66,244 North Kingstown, RI $65,060 North Scituate, RI $65,230 Oakland, RI $65,142 Pascoag, RI $65,105 Pawtucket, RI $65,249 Central Falls, RI $65,249 Cumberland, RI $65,249

Lincoln, RI $65,249 Portsmouth, RI $65,703 Prudence Island, RI $65,123 Rockville, RI $66,622 Saunderstown, RI $65,992 Shannock, RI $66,521 Slatersville, RI $65,186 Slocum, RI $65,992

Tiverton, RI $66,370 Wakefield, RI $65,923 Kingston, RI $65,936 Narragansett, RI $65,948 Peace Dale, RI $65,923 Warren, RI $65,230 Warwick, RI $65,249 Westerly, RI $66,641

West Kingston, RI $65,973 West Warwick, RI $65,249 Wood River Junction, RI $66,559 Woonsocket, RI $65,186 North Smithfield, RI $65,230 Wyoming, RI $66,540 Providence, RI $65,249 Cranston, RI $65,249

North Providence, RI $65,249 East Providence, RI $65,249 Riverside, RI $65,249 Rumford, RI $65,249 Smithfield, RI $65,249 Johnston, RI $65,249

Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technologist'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

$58,071

Average $65,734/year

$74,040

$4,839

Average $5,478/month

$6,170

$1,117

Average $1,264/week

$1,424

$28

Average $32/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,040	$6,170	$1,424	$36
Average	$65,734	$5,478	$1,264	$32
25th Percentile	$58,071	$4,839	$1,117	$28

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