What are the main factors that influence a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor'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 Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor's salary?

A Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor's salary grows with experience: an Expert Mechanical Engineer (7-10 years)earns $154,022, a Advisor Mechanical Engineer (10-12 years)earns $195,938, a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $105,306, a Mechanical Design Engineering Senior Supervisor (12+ years)earns $130,765, a Mechanical Design Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $148,099,

What are the highest paying states for a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor?

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $112,500, California $112,100, Massachusetts $110,600. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: VP of Mechanical Design Engineering: $249,300; Mechanical Design Engineering Director: $198,400; Mechanical Design Engineering Manager: $142,850; Mechanical Design Engineering Senior Supervisor: $126,200; Mechanical Engineering Senior Supervisor: $126,124.

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Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor in Rhode Island is $105,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,740
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,400 to $115,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,116

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Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,000	$9,583	$2,212	$55
Average	$105,400	$8,783	$2,027	$51
25th Percentile	$97,400	$8,117	$1,873	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salaries

A Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor'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 Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor'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:

Expert Mechanical Engineer (7-10 years): $154,022
Advisor Mechanical Engineer (10-12 years): $195,938
Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $105,306
Mechanical Design Engineering Senior Supervisor (12+ years): $130,765
Mechanical Design Engineering Manager (12+ years): $148,099

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Expert Mechanical Engineer	7-10 years	$154,022
Advisor Mechanical Engineer	10-12 years	$195,938
Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$105,306
Mechanical Design Engineering Senior Supervisor	12+ years	$130,765
Mechanical Design Engineering Manager	12+ years	$148,099

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How Do Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor 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 Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $112,500.
California: $112,100.
Massachusetts: $110,600.

District of Columbia $112,500 California $112,100 Massachusetts $110,600 Washington $110,200 New Jersey $110,100 Alaska $110,000 Connecticut $108,600 New York $108,000

Hawaii $106,200 Rhode Island $105,400 Maryland $104,800 Minnesota $104,000 Colorado $103,700 Illinois $103,600 Oregon $103,200 Delaware $102,900

New Hampshire $102,700 Virginia $102,300 Pennsylvania $101,200 Nevada $100,600 North Dakota $100,400 Michigan $100,100 Wisconsin $100,000 Vermont $99,700

Maine $99,100 Texas $99,100 Arizona $99,000 Ohio $98,900 Georgia $98,000 Indiana $97,500 Wyoming $97,500 Utah $97,300

Iowa $97,300 Kansas $96,800 Louisiana $96,600 North Carolina $96,600 Missouri $96,500 Florida $96,200 Montana $95,900 Nebraska $95,700

Kentucky $95,600 South Carolina $95,200 Tennessee $95,000 Idaho $94,900 New Mexico $94,100 Oklahoma $94,000 Alabama $93,400 South Dakota $92,400

Arkansas $91,800 West Virginia $91,500 Mississippi $90,600

Top Paying Cities for Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisors

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: $106,700
Albion: $105,800
Ashaway: $106,500

Adamsville, RI $106,700 Albion, RI $105,800 Ashaway, RI $106,500 Barrington, RI $105,500 Block Island, RI $106,100 Bradford, RI $106,400 Bristol, RI $105,900 Carolina, RI $106,200

Charlestown, RI $106,300 Chepachet, RI $106,100 Clayville, RI $105,800 Coventry, RI $105,800 West Greenwich, RI $106,100 East Greenwich, RI $105,700 Exeter, RI $106,000 Fiskeville, RI $105,500

Forestdale, RI $106,300 Foster, RI $106,000 Glendale, RI $106,300 Greene, RI $106,100 Greenville, RI $105,500 Harmony, RI $105,700 Harrisville, RI $106,300 Hope, RI $105,600

Hope Valley, RI $106,400 Hopkinton, RI $106,500 Jamestown, RI $106,200 Kenyon, RI $106,200 Little Compton, RI $106,700 Manville, RI $105,900 Mapleville, RI $106,100 Newport, RI $106,300

Middletown, RI $106,300 North Kingstown, RI $105,900 North Scituate, RI $105,700 Oakland, RI $106,200 Pascoag, RI $106,300 Pawtucket, RI $105,300 Central Falls, RI $105,400 Cumberland, RI $106,000

Lincoln, RI $105,500 Portsmouth, RI $106,300 Prudence Island, RI $106,000 Rockville, RI $106,500 Saunderstown, RI $106,100 Shannock, RI $106,200 Slatersville, RI $106,300 Slocum, RI $106,100

Tiverton, RI $106,600 Wakefield, RI $106,200 Kingston, RI $106,100 Narragansett, RI $106,200 Peace Dale, RI $106,200 Warren, RI $105,800 Warwick, RI $105,500 Westerly, RI $106,500

West Kingston, RI $106,200 West Warwick, RI $105,600 Wood River Junction, RI $106,300 Woonsocket, RI $106,300 North Smithfield, RI $106,100 Wyoming, RI $106,200 Providence, RI $105,300 Cranston, RI $105,300

North Providence, RI $105,300 East Providence, RI $105,300 Riverside, RI $105,300 Rumford, RI $105,300 Smithfield, RI $105,500 Johnston, RI $105,400

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $117,889. While startup companies pay approximate $99,699.

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$99,699
Growth Stage	51~500	$105,447
Established	501~5000	$113,844
Enterprise	5000+	$117,889

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$137,020	$66.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$131,750	$63.0	25%
Financial Services	$126,480	$61.0	20%
Insurance	$126,480	$61.0	20%
Software & Networking	$126,480	$61.0	20%

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor'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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$97,400

Average $105,400/year

$115,000

$8,117

Average $8,783/month

$9,583

$1,873

Average $2,027/week

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Average $51/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,000	$9,583	$2,212	$55
Average	$105,400	$8,783	$2,027	$51
25th Percentile	$97,400	$8,117	$1,873	$47

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salary Growth & Career Path

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor

Manufacturing Product Engineering Supervisor

Mechanical Design Engineering Senior Supervisor

Manufacturing Product Engineering Manager

Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor, 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.

Mechanical Design Engineering Supervisor Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Manufacturing Product Engineering Supervisor	$130,000	23%
Mechanical Design Engineering Senior Supervisor	$130,800	24%

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