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

A Technical Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Technical Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,968, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,106, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $116,726, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,658, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,561,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Engineer?

Technical Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,118, California $88,780, Massachusetts $87,597. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Technical Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Technical Engineer V: $161,870; Senior Technical Engineer: $143,409; Technical Engineer IV: $140,140; Technical Engineer III: $110,780; Technical Operations Engineer: $94,223.

Technical Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Technical Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Technical Engineer in Rhode Island is $84,031 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,819
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,876 to $89,678
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,273

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Technical Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,678	$7,473	$1,725	$43
Average	$84,031	$7,003	$1,616	$40
25th Percentile	$77,876	$6,490	$1,498	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Engineer Salaries

A Technical 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 Technical Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical 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): $83,968
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,106
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,726
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,658
Expert (over 8 years): $170,561

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Technical Engineer	$83,968
Engineer ... Level Technical Engineer	$97,106
Engineer ... Level Technical Engineer	$116,726
Engineer ... Level Technical Engineer	$147,658
Engineer ... Level Technical Engineer	$170,561

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

District of Columbia: $89,118.
California: $88,780.
Massachusetts: $87,597.

District of Columbia $89,118 California $88,780 Massachusetts $87,597 Washington $87,275 New Jersey $87,243 Alaska $87,130 Connecticut $86,019 New York $85,568

Hawaii $84,128 Rhode Island $83,452 Maryland $82,993 Minnesota $82,365 Colorado $82,124 Illinois $82,043 Oregon $81,737 Delaware $81,512

New Hampshire $81,370 Virginia $81,053 Pennsylvania $80,127 Nevada $79,661 North Dakota $79,508 Michigan $79,266 Wisconsin $79,178 Vermont $79,001

Texas $78,510 Maine $78,477 Arizona $78,429 Ohio $78,373 Georgia $77,632 Indiana $77,262 Wyoming $77,190 Utah $77,077

Iowa $77,029 Kansas $76,642 Louisiana $76,529 North Carolina $76,489 Missouri $76,473 Florida $76,159 Montana $75,990 Nebraska $75,829

Kentucky $75,741 South Carolina $75,419 Tennessee $75,218 Idaho $75,137 New Mexico $74,549 Oklahoma $74,421 Alabama $73,946 South Dakota $73,149

Arkansas $72,714 West Virginia $72,481 Mississippi $71,781

Top Paying Cities for Technical 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: $84,820
Albion: $83,411
Ashaway: $85,142

Adamsville, RI $84,820 Albion, RI $83,411 Ashaway, RI $85,142 Barrington, RI $83,411 Block Island, RI $84,699 Bradford, RI $85,086 Bristol, RI $83,331 Carolina, RI $84,393

Charlestown, RI $84,482 Chepachet, RI $83,250 Clayville, RI $83,331 Coventry, RI $83,250 West Greenwich, RI $83,194 East Greenwich, RI $83,307 Exeter, RI $85,086 Fiskeville, RI $83,411

Forestdale, RI $83,331 Foster, RI $83,194 Glendale, RI $83,194 Greene, RI $84,128 Greenville, RI $83,411 Harmony, RI $83,387 Harrisville, RI $83,250 Hope, RI $83,411

Hope Valley, RI $85,142 Hopkinton, RI $85,166 Jamestown, RI $84,313 Kenyon, RI $85,061 Little Compton, RI $84,788 Manville, RI $83,411 Mapleville, RI $83,194 Newport, RI $84,329

Middletown, RI $84,683 North Kingstown, RI $83,170 North Scituate, RI $83,387 Oakland, RI $83,275 Pascoag, RI $83,226 Pawtucket, RI $83,411 Central Falls, RI $83,411 Cumberland, RI $83,411

Lincoln, RI $83,411 Portsmouth, RI $83,991 Prudence Island, RI $83,250 Rockville, RI $85,166 Saunderstown, RI $84,361 Shannock, RI $85,037 Slatersville, RI $83,331 Slocum, RI $84,361

Tiverton, RI $84,844 Wakefield, RI $84,273 Kingston, RI $84,289 Narragansett, RI $84,305 Peace Dale, RI $84,273 Warren, RI $83,387 Warwick, RI $83,411 Westerly, RI $85,190

West Kingston, RI $84,337 West Warwick, RI $83,411 Wood River Junction, RI $85,086 Woonsocket, RI $83,331 North Smithfield, RI $83,387 Wyoming, RI $85,061 Providence, RI $83,411 Cranston, RI $83,411

North Providence, RI $83,411 East Providence, RI $83,411 Riverside, RI $83,411 Rumford, RI $83,411 Smithfield, RI $83,411 Johnston, RI $83,411

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

Understanding how a Technical 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

$77,876

Average $84,031/year

$89,678

$6,490

Average $7,003/month

$7,473

$1,498

Average $1,616/week

$1,725

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,678	$7,473	$1,725	$43
Average	$84,031	$7,003	$1,616	$40
25th Percentile	$77,876	$6,490	$1,498	$37

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