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

A Geospatial Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Geospatial Engineer (0-2 years)earns $78,458, a Geotechnical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,095, a Geotechnical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,913, a Geotechnical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,449,

What are the highest paying states for a Geospatial Engineer?

Geospatial Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Geospatial Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,218, California $82,902, Massachusetts $81,797. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Geospatial Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Geospatial Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Geospatial Database Manager: $155,262; Geospatial Data Scientist: $115,485; Geospatial Scientist: $92,968; Geospatial Technician: $91,726; Senior Geospatial Analyst: $91,726.

Geospatial Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Geospatial Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Geospatial Engineer in Rhode Island is $78,468 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,601
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,149 to $86,389
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,486

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Geospatial Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,389	$7,199	$1,661	$42
Average	$78,468	$6,539	$1,509	$38
25th Percentile	$71,149	$5,929	$1,368	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Geospatial Engineer Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $83,218.
California: $82,902.
Massachusetts: $81,797.

District of Columbia $83,218 California $82,902 Massachusetts $81,797 Washington $81,497 New Jersey $81,467 Alaska $81,361 Connecticut $80,324 New York $79,903

Hawaii $78,558 Rhode Island $77,927 Maryland $77,498 Minnesota $76,912 Colorado $76,686 Illinois $76,611 Oregon $76,326 Delaware $76,115

New Hampshire $75,983 Virginia $75,687 Pennsylvania $74,822 Nevada $74,386 North Dakota $74,244 Michigan $74,018 Wisconsin $73,935 Vermont $73,770

Texas $73,312 Maine $73,282 Arizona $73,236 Ohio $73,184 Georgia $72,492 Indiana $72,147 Wyoming $72,079 Utah $71,974

Iowa $71,929 Kansas $71,568 Louisiana $71,463 North Carolina $71,425 Missouri $71,410 Florida $71,117 Montana $70,959 Nebraska $70,809

Kentucky $70,726 South Carolina $70,425 Tennessee $70,238 Idaho $70,162 New Mexico $69,614 Oklahoma $69,493 Alabama $69,050 South Dakota $68,306

Arkansas $67,900 West Virginia $67,682 Mississippi $67,028

Top Paying Cities for Geospatial 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: $79,204
Albion: $77,889
Ashaway: $79,505

Adamsville, RI $79,204 Albion, RI $77,889 Ashaway, RI $79,505 Barrington, RI $77,889 Block Island, RI $79,092 Bradford, RI $79,452 Bristol, RI $77,814 Carolina, RI $78,806

Charlestown, RI $78,889 Chepachet, RI $77,739 Clayville, RI $77,814 Coventry, RI $77,739 West Greenwich, RI $77,686 East Greenwich, RI $77,791 Exeter, RI $79,452 Fiskeville, RI $77,889

Forestdale, RI $77,814 Foster, RI $77,686 Glendale, RI $77,686 Greene, RI $78,558 Greenville, RI $77,889 Harmony, RI $77,866 Harrisville, RI $77,739 Hope, RI $77,889

Hope Valley, RI $79,505 Hopkinton, RI $79,527 Jamestown, RI $78,731 Kenyon, RI $79,430 Little Compton, RI $79,174 Manville, RI $77,889 Mapleville, RI $77,686 Newport, RI $78,746

Middletown, RI $79,076 North Kingstown, RI $77,663 North Scituate, RI $77,866 Oakland, RI $77,761 Pascoag, RI $77,716 Pawtucket, RI $77,889 Central Falls, RI $77,889 Cumberland, RI $77,889

Lincoln, RI $77,889 Portsmouth, RI $78,430 Prudence Island, RI $77,739 Rockville, RI $79,527 Saunderstown, RI $78,776 Shannock, RI $79,407 Slatersville, RI $77,814 Slocum, RI $78,776

Tiverton, RI $79,227 Wakefield, RI $78,693 Kingston, RI $78,708 Narragansett, RI $78,723 Peace Dale, RI $78,693 Warren, RI $77,866 Warwick, RI $77,889 Westerly, RI $79,550

West Kingston, RI $78,753 West Warwick, RI $77,889 Wood River Junction, RI $79,452 Woonsocket, RI $77,814 North Smithfield, RI $77,866 Wyoming, RI $79,430 Providence, RI $77,889 Cranston, RI $77,889

North Providence, RI $77,889 East Providence, RI $77,889 Riverside, RI $77,889 Rumford, RI $77,889 Smithfield, RI $77,889 Johnston, RI $77,889

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

Understanding how a Geospatial 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

$71,149

Average $78,468/year

$86,389

$5,929

Average $6,539/month

$7,199

$1,368

Average $1,509/week

$1,661

$34

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,389	$7,199	$1,661	$42
Average	$78,468	$6,539	$1,509	$38
25th Percentile	$71,149	$5,929	$1,368	$34

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