What are the main factors that influence an Entry Hardware 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 Entry Hardware Engineer's salary?

An Entry Hardware Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Hardware Engineer (0-2 years)earns $85,472, a Hardware Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $102,180, a Hardware Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,482, a Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist (7+ years)earns $143,910, a Hardware Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,894,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Hardware Engineer?

Entry Hardware Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Hardware Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,300, California $91,000, Massachusetts $89,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Hardware Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Hardware Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Hardware Engineer VI: $195,826; Entry Level Hardware Engineer: $121,724; Senior Hardware Engineer: $114,280; Hardware Development Engineer: $100,753; Intermediate Hardware Engineer: $98,560.

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Entry Hardware Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Hardware Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Hardware Engineer in Rhode Island is $85,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,682
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,100 to $92,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,363

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Entry Hardware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,400	$7,700	$1,777	$44
Average	$85,500	$7,125	$1,644	$41
25th Percentile	$78,100	$6,508	$1,502	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Hardware Engineer Salaries

An Entry Hardware 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 Entry Hardware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Hardware 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 Hardware Engineer (0-2 years): $85,472
Hardware Design Engineer II (2-4 years): $102,180
Hardware Design Engineer III (4-7 years): $118,482
Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist (7+ years): $143,910
Hardware Design Engineer V (7-10 years): $169,894

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Hardware Engineer	0-2 years	$85,472
Hardware Design Engineer II	2-4 years	$102,180
Hardware Design Engineer III	4-7 years	$118,482
Hardware Design Engineer - Specialist	7+ years	$143,910
Hardware Design Engineer V	7-10 years	$169,894

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

District of Columbia: $91,300.
California: $91,000.
Massachusetts: $89,800.

District of Columbia $91,300 California $91,000 Massachusetts $89,800 Washington $89,400 New Jersey $89,400 Alaska $89,300 Connecticut $88,200 New York $87,700

Hawaii $86,200 Rhode Island $85,500 Maryland $85,100 Minnesota $84,400 Colorado $84,200 Illinois $84,100 Oregon $83,800 Delaware $83,500

New Hampshire $83,400 Virginia $83,100 Pennsylvania $82,100 Nevada $81,600 North Dakota $81,500 Michigan $81,200 Wisconsin $81,100 Vermont $81,000

Texas $80,500 Arizona $80,400 Maine $80,400 Ohio $80,300 Georgia $79,600 Indiana $79,200 Wyoming $79,100 Utah $79,000

Iowa $78,900 Kansas $78,500 Louisiana $78,400 North Carolina $78,400 Missouri $78,400 Florida $78,100 Montana $77,900 Nebraska $77,700

Kentucky $77,600 South Carolina $77,300 Tennessee $77,100 Idaho $77,000 New Mexico $76,400 Oklahoma $76,300 Alabama $75,800 South Dakota $75,000

Arkansas $74,500 West Virginia $74,300 Mississippi $73,600

Top Paying Cities for Entry Hardware 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: $86,900
Albion: $85,500
Ashaway: $87,300

Adamsville, RI $86,900 Albion, RI $85,500 Ashaway, RI $87,300 Barrington, RI $85,500 Block Island, RI $86,800 Bradford, RI $87,200 Bristol, RI $85,400 Carolina, RI $86,500

Charlestown, RI $86,600 Chepachet, RI $85,300 Clayville, RI $85,400 Coventry, RI $85,300 West Greenwich, RI $85,300 East Greenwich, RI $85,400 Exeter, RI $87,200 Fiskeville, RI $85,500

Forestdale, RI $85,400 Foster, RI $85,300 Glendale, RI $85,300 Greene, RI $86,200 Greenville, RI $85,500 Harmony, RI $85,500 Harrisville, RI $85,300 Hope, RI $85,500

Hope Valley, RI $87,300 Hopkinton, RI $87,300 Jamestown, RI $86,400 Kenyon, RI $87,200 Little Compton, RI $86,900 Manville, RI $85,500 Mapleville, RI $85,300 Newport, RI $86,400

Middletown, RI $86,800 North Kingstown, RI $85,200 North Scituate, RI $85,500 Oakland, RI $85,300 Pascoag, RI $85,300 Pawtucket, RI $85,500 Central Falls, RI $85,500 Cumberland, RI $85,500

Lincoln, RI $85,500 Portsmouth, RI $86,100 Prudence Island, RI $85,300 Rockville, RI $87,300 Saunderstown, RI $86,500 Shannock, RI $87,100 Slatersville, RI $85,400 Slocum, RI $86,500

Tiverton, RI $86,900 Wakefield, RI $86,400 Kingston, RI $86,400 Narragansett, RI $86,400 Peace Dale, RI $86,400 Warren, RI $85,500 Warwick, RI $85,500 Westerly, RI $87,300

West Kingston, RI $86,400 West Warwick, RI $85,500 Wood River Junction, RI $87,200 Woonsocket, RI $85,400 North Smithfield, RI $85,500 Wyoming, RI $87,200 Providence, RI $85,500 Cranston, RI $85,500

North Providence, RI $85,500 East Providence, RI $85,500 Riverside, RI $85,500 Rumford, RI $85,500 Smithfield, RI $85,500 Johnston, RI $85,500

Entry Hardware Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Hardware 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.

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$78,100

Average $85,500/year

$92,400

$6,508

Average $7,125/month

$7,700

$1,502

Average $1,644/week

$1,777

$38

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,400	$7,700	$1,777	$44
Average	$85,500	$7,125	$1,644	$41
25th Percentile	$78,100	$6,508	$1,502	$38

Entry Hardware Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Hardware Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Hardware Design Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $102,200 - a projected growth of 20% over your current level.

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