What are the main factors that influence an Avionics 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 An Avionics Systems Engineer's salary?

An Avionics Systems Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,453 for beginners, reaching about $77,556 at mid-level, and approach $80,486 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Avionics Systems Engineer?

Avionics Systems Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Avionics Systems Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,406, California $83,089, Massachusetts $81,982. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Avionics Systems Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Systems Engineer IV: $144,186; Systems Engineer: $119,425; Senior Avionics Engineer: $111,858; Avionics Software Engineer: $111,362; Avionics Integration Engineer: $94,709.

Avionics Systems Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Avionics Systems Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Avionics Systems Engineer in Rhode Island is $78,645 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,850
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,269 to $88,174
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,554

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Avionics Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,174	$7,348	$1,696	$42
Average	$78,645	$6,554	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$71,269	$5,939	$1,371	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Avionics Systems Engineer Salaries

An Avionics 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 Experience Level Affects Avionics Systems Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Avionics Systems 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): $76,453
Early Career (1-2 years): $76,784
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $77,556
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,554
Expert (over 8 years): $80,486

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Avionics Systems Engineer	$76,453
Intermediate Level Avionics Systems Engineer	$76,784
Senior Level Avionics Systems Engineer	$77,556
Specialist Level Avionics Systems Engineer	$79,554
Expert Level Avionics Systems Engineer	$80,486

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

District of Columbia: $83,406.
California: $83,089.
Massachusetts: $81,982.

District of Columbia $83,406 California $83,089 Massachusetts $81,982 Washington $81,681 New Jersey $81,651 Alaska $81,545 Connecticut $80,506 New York $80,084

Hawaii $78,735 Rhode Island $78,103 Maryland $77,673 Minnesota $77,086 Colorado $76,860 Illinois $76,784 Oregon $76,498 Delaware $76,287

New Hampshire $76,155 Virginia $75,858 Pennsylvania $74,991 Nevada $74,555 North Dakota $74,411 Michigan $74,185 Wisconsin $74,103 Vermont $73,937

Texas $73,477 Maine $73,447 Arizona $73,402 Ohio $73,349 Georgia $72,656 Indiana $72,310 Wyoming $72,242 Utah $72,136

Iowa $72,091 Kansas $71,730 Louisiana $71,624 North Carolina $71,586 Missouri $71,571 Florida $71,278 Montana $71,119 Nebraska $70,969

Kentucky $70,886 South Carolina $70,585 Tennessee $70,396 Idaho $70,321 New Mexico $69,771 Oklahoma $69,650 Alabama $69,206 South Dakota $68,460

Arkansas $68,053 West Virginia $67,835 Mississippi $67,180

Top Paying Cities for Avionics 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: $79,383
Albion: $78,065
Ashaway: $79,685

Adamsville, RI $79,383 Albion, RI $78,065 Ashaway, RI $79,685 Barrington, RI $78,065 Block Island, RI $79,270 Bradford, RI $79,632 Bristol, RI $77,990 Carolina, RI $78,984

Charlestown, RI $79,067 Chepachet, RI $77,914 Clayville, RI $77,990 Coventry, RI $77,914 West Greenwich, RI $77,862 East Greenwich, RI $77,967 Exeter, RI $79,632 Fiskeville, RI $78,065

Forestdale, RI $77,990 Foster, RI $77,862 Glendale, RI $77,862 Greene, RI $78,735 Greenville, RI $78,065 Harmony, RI $78,042 Harrisville, RI $77,914 Hope, RI $78,065

Hope Valley, RI $79,685 Hopkinton, RI $79,707 Jamestown, RI $78,909 Kenyon, RI $79,609 Little Compton, RI $79,353 Manville, RI $78,065 Mapleville, RI $77,862 Newport, RI $78,924

Middletown, RI $79,255 North Kingstown, RI $77,839 North Scituate, RI $78,042 Oakland, RI $77,937 Pascoag, RI $77,892 Pawtucket, RI $78,065 Central Falls, RI $78,065 Cumberland, RI $78,065

Lincoln, RI $78,065 Portsmouth, RI $78,607 Prudence Island, RI $77,914 Rockville, RI $79,707 Saunderstown, RI $78,954 Shannock, RI $79,587 Slatersville, RI $77,990 Slocum, RI $78,954

Tiverton, RI $79,406 Wakefield, RI $78,871 Kingston, RI $78,886 Narragansett, RI $78,901 Peace Dale, RI $78,871 Warren, RI $78,042 Warwick, RI $78,065 Westerly, RI $79,730

West Kingston, RI $78,931 West Warwick, RI $78,065 Wood River Junction, RI $79,632 Woonsocket, RI $77,990 North Smithfield, RI $78,042 Wyoming, RI $79,609 Providence, RI $78,065 Cranston, RI $78,065

North Providence, RI $78,065 East Providence, RI $78,065 Riverside, RI $78,065 Rumford, RI $78,065 Smithfield, RI $78,065 Johnston, RI $78,065

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

Understanding how an Avionics 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

$71,269

Average $78,645/year

$88,174

$5,939

Average $6,554/month

$7,348

$1,371

Average $1,512/week

$1,696

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,174	$7,348	$1,696	$42
Average	$78,645	$6,554	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$71,269	$5,939	$1,371	$34

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