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

An Entry Network Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Network Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,780, an Intermediate Network Engineer (2-4 years)earns $97,567, a Network Implementation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,026, a Network Implementation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $138,703, a Network Implementation Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $158,810,

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

Entry Network Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Network Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,400, California $87,100, Massachusetts $85,900. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Entry Network Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Engineer VI: $191,656; Network Engineer V: $153,173; Senior Network Engineer: $113,890; Network Engineer III: $113,837; Network Engineer: $95,290.

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Entry Network Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Network Engineer in Rhode Island is $81,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,287
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,000 to $92,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,719

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Entry Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,000	$7,667	$1,769	$44
Average	$81,800	$6,817	$1,573	$39
25th Percentile	$76,000	$6,333	$1,462	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Network Engineer Salaries

An Entry Network 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 Network Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Network 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 Network Engineer (0-2 years): $81,780
Intermediate Network Engineer (2-4 years): $97,567
Network Implementation Engineer III (4-7 years): $118,026
Network Implementation Engineer IV (7+ years): $138,703
Network Implementation Engineer V (7-10 years): $158,810

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Network Engineer	0-2 years	$81,780
Intermediate Network Engineer	2-4 years	$97,567
Network Implementation Engineer III	4-7 years	$118,026
Network Implementation Engineer IV	7+ years	$138,703
Network Implementation Engineer V	7-10 years	$158,810

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

District of Columbia: $87,400.
California: $87,100.
Massachusetts: $85,900.

District of Columbia $87,400 California $87,100 Massachusetts $85,900 Washington $85,600 New Jersey $85,500 Alaska $85,400 Connecticut $84,300 New York $83,900

Hawaii $82,500 Rhode Island $81,800 Maryland $81,400 Minnesota $80,800 Colorado $80,500 Illinois $80,400 Oregon $80,100 Delaware $79,900

New Hampshire $79,800 Virginia $79,500 Pennsylvania $78,600 Nevada $78,100 North Dakota $78,000 Michigan $77,700 Wisconsin $77,600 Vermont $77,500

Maine $77,000 Texas $77,000 Arizona $76,900 Ohio $76,900 Georgia $76,100 Indiana $75,800 Wyoming $75,700 Utah $75,600

Iowa $75,500 Kansas $75,200 Missouri $75,000 Louisiana $75,000 North Carolina $75,000 Florida $74,700 Montana $74,500 Nebraska $74,400

Kentucky $74,300 South Carolina $74,000 Tennessee $73,800 Idaho $73,700 New Mexico $73,100 Oklahoma $73,000 Alabama $72,500 South Dakota $71,700

Arkansas $71,300 West Virginia $71,100 Mississippi $70,400

Top Paying Cities for Entry Network 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: $82,900
Albion: $82,200
Ashaway: $82,700

Adamsville, RI $82,900 Albion, RI $82,200 Ashaway, RI $82,700 Barrington, RI $81,900 Block Island, RI $82,400 Bradford, RI $82,600 Bristol, RI $82,300 Carolina, RI $82,500

Charlestown, RI $82,500 Chepachet, RI $82,400 Clayville, RI $82,100 Coventry, RI $82,100 West Greenwich, RI $82,400 East Greenwich, RI $82,100 Exeter, RI $82,400 Fiskeville, RI $81,900

Forestdale, RI $82,600 Foster, RI $82,300 Glendale, RI $82,600 Greene, RI $82,400 Greenville, RI $82,000 Harmony, RI $82,100 Harrisville, RI $82,500 Hope, RI $82,000

Hope Valley, RI $82,600 Hopkinton, RI $82,700 Jamestown, RI $82,500 Kenyon, RI $82,500 Little Compton, RI $82,800 Manville, RI $82,300 Mapleville, RI $82,400 Newport, RI $82,500

Middletown, RI $82,600 North Kingstown, RI $82,200 North Scituate, RI $82,100 Oakland, RI $82,500 Pascoag, RI $82,600 Pawtucket, RI $81,800 Central Falls, RI $81,900 Cumberland, RI $82,300

Lincoln, RI $81,900 Portsmouth, RI $82,500 Prudence Island, RI $82,400 Rockville, RI $82,700 Saunderstown, RI $82,400 Shannock, RI $82,500 Slatersville, RI $82,600 Slocum, RI $82,400

Tiverton, RI $82,800 Wakefield, RI $82,500 Kingston, RI $82,400 Narragansett, RI $82,500 Peace Dale, RI $82,500 Warren, RI $82,100 Warwick, RI $81,900 Westerly, RI $82,700

West Kingston, RI $82,500 West Warwick, RI $82,000 Wood River Junction, RI $82,600 Woonsocket, RI $82,600 North Smithfield, RI $82,400 Wyoming, RI $82,500 Providence, RI $81,800 Cranston, RI $81,800

North Providence, RI $81,800 East Providence, RI $81,800 Riverside, RI $81,800 Rumford, RI $81,800 Smithfield, RI $82,000 Johnston, RI $81,800

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

Understanding how an Entry Network 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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$76,000

Average $81,800/year

$92,000

$6,333

Average $6,817/month

$7,667

$1,462

Average $1,573/week

$1,769

$37

Average $39/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,000	$7,667	$1,769	$44
Average	$81,800	$6,817	$1,573	$39
25th Percentile	$76,000	$6,333	$1,462	$37

Entry Network Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Entry Network Engineer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Intermediate Network Engineer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $97,600 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

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