What are the main factors that influence an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant's salary?

An Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant's salary grows with experience: an Electronics Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $125,203, an Electronics Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,077, an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant (7-10 years)earns $175,469, an Electronic Systems Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $229,645, an Electronic Systems Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $143,563,

What are the highest paying states for an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant?

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant roles are District of Columbia $187,390, California $186,680, Massachusetts $184,190. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant roles make?

Salaries for Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant level roles vary by specialization: Electronics Engineer VI: $221,494; Electronics Engineer V: $169,241; Electronics Engineer IV: $143,786; Power Electronics Engineer: $138,833; Senior Electronics Engineer: $120,760.

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Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant in Rhode Island is $175,470 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

However, an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $192,721
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $163,490 to $184,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $152,583

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Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$184,500	$15,375	$3,548	$89
Average	$175,470	$14,623	$3,374	$84
25th Percentile	$163,490	$13,624	$3,144	$79

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Key Factors That Influence Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salaries

An Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant'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 Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant'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:

Electronics Design Engineer III (4-7 years): $125,203
Electronics Design Engineer IV (7+ years): $149,077
Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant (7-10 years): $175,469
Electronic Systems Engineer VI (10-12 years): $229,645
Electronic Systems Engineering Manager (12+ years): $143,563

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electronics Design Engineer III	4-7 years	$125,203
Electronics Design Engineer IV	7+ years	$149,077
Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant	7-10 years	$175,469
Electronic Systems Engineer VI	10-12 years	$229,645
Electronic Systems Engineering Manager	12+ years	$143,563

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How Do Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant 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 Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $187,390.
California: $186,680.
Massachusetts: $184,190.

District of Columbia $187,390 California $186,680 Massachusetts $184,190 Washington $183,510 New Jersey $183,450 Alaska $183,210 Connecticut $180,870 New York $179,930

Hawaii $176,900 Rhode Island $175,470 Maryland $174,510 Minnesota $173,190 Colorado $172,680 Illinois $172,510 Oregon $171,870 Delaware $171,400

New Hampshire $171,100 Virginia $170,430 Pennsylvania $168,480 Nevada $167,500 North Dakota $167,180 Michigan $166,670 Wisconsin $166,490 Vermont $166,120

Texas $165,080 Maine $165,010 Arizona $164,910 Ohio $164,790 Georgia $163,240 Indiana $162,460 Wyoming $162,310 Utah $162,070

Iowa $161,970 Kansas $161,160 Louisiana $160,920 North Carolina $160,830 Missouri $160,800 Florida $160,140 Montana $159,790 Nebraska $159,450

Kentucky $159,260 South Carolina $158,580 Tennessee $158,160 Idaho $157,990 New Mexico $156,760 Oklahoma $156,490 Alabama $155,490 South Dakota $153,810

Arkansas $152,900 West Virginia $152,410 Mississippi $150,930

Top Paying Cities for Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultants

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: $177,670
Albion: $176,170
Ashaway: $177,330

Adamsville, RI $177,670 Albion, RI $176,170 Ashaway, RI $177,330 Barrington, RI $175,700 Block Island, RI $176,680 Bradford, RI $177,220 Bristol, RI $176,380 Carolina, RI $176,930

Charlestown, RI $177,000 Chepachet, RI $176,640 Clayville, RI $176,150 Coventry, RI $176,160 West Greenwich, RI $176,650 East Greenwich, RI $176,040 Exeter, RI $176,600 Fiskeville, RI $175,700

Forestdale, RI $177,050 Foster, RI $176,550 Glendale, RI $177,070 Greene, RI $176,780 Greenville, RI $175,770 Harmony, RI $175,990 Harrisville, RI $176,990 Hope, RI $175,810

Hope Valley, RI $177,170 Hopkinton, RI $177,410 Jamestown, RI $176,820 Kenyon, RI $176,910 Little Compton, RI $177,640 Manville, RI $176,400 Mapleville, RI $176,680 Newport, RI $176,990

Middletown, RI $177,070 North Kingstown, RI $176,340 North Scituate, RI $176,000 Oakland, RI $176,870 Pascoag, RI $177,110 Pawtucket, RI $175,440 Central Falls, RI $175,520 Cumberland, RI $176,510

Lincoln, RI $175,690 Portsmouth, RI $176,980 Prudence Island, RI $176,610 Rockville, RI $177,380 Saunderstown, RI $176,710 Shannock, RI $176,920 Slatersville, RI $177,050 Slocum, RI $176,700

Tiverton, RI $177,510 Wakefield, RI $176,860 Kingston, RI $176,790 Narragansett, RI $176,910 Peace Dale, RI $176,840 Warren, RI $176,160 Warwick, RI $175,670 Westerly, RI $177,370

West Kingston, RI $176,850 West Warwick, RI $175,880 Wood River Junction, RI $177,100 Woonsocket, RI $177,060 North Smithfield, RI $176,660 Wyoming, RI $176,920 Providence, RI $175,390 Cranston, RI $175,410

North Providence, RI $175,430 East Providence, RI $175,400 Riverside, RI $175,460 Rumford, RI $175,430 Smithfield, RI $175,790 Johnston, RI $175,490

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $196,262. While startup companies pay approximate $165,979.

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$165,979
Growth Stage	51~500	$175,549
Established	501~5000	$189,528
Enterprise	5000+	$196,262

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$210,564	$101.0	20%

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant'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.

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$163,490

Average $175,470/year

$184,500

$13,624

Average $14,623/month

$15,375

$3,144

Average $3,374/week

$3,548

$79

Average $84/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$184,500	$15,375	$3,548	$89
Average	$175,470	$14,623	$3,374	$84
25th Percentile	$163,490	$13,624	$3,144	$79

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salary Growth & Career Path

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant

Digital Signal Processing Engineer VI

EE VI

Electronic Systems Engineer VI

Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI

Electrical Engineering Team Leader I

Electronic Systems Engineering Manager

Radio Frequency Design Engineering Manager, Sr.

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Electronics Engineer Expert/Consultant Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Digital Signal Processing Engineer VI	$225,100	28%
EE VI	$208,200	19%
Electronic Systems Engineer VI	$229,700	31%
Radio Frequency Design Engineer VI	$189,100	8%

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