What are the main factors that influence a Product Test Engineering - Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Product Test Engineering - Specialist's salary?

A Product Test Engineering - Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Product Test Engineering - Intermediate (2-4 years)earns $82,921, a Product Test Engineering - Senior (4-7 years)earns $116,199, a Product Test Engineering - Specialist (7+ years)earns $140,227, a Product Test Engineering - Expert/Consultant (7-10 years)earns $153,142, a Product Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $110,053,

What are the highest paying states for a Product Test Engineering - Specialist?

Product Test Engineering - Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Product Test Engineering - Specialist roles are District of Columbia $149,800, California $149,200, Massachusetts $147,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Product Test Engineering - Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Product Test Engineering - Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Product Test Engineering Manager II: $156,800; Product Test Engineering - Expert/Consultant: $147,800; Test Engineer V: $147,706; Test Engineer IV: $135,250; Product Test Engineering Manager I: $126,700.

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Product Test Engineering - Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Product Test Engineering - Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Product Test Engineering - Specialist in Rhode Island is $140,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Product Test Engineering - Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $160,360
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $128,800 to $150,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,330

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Product Test Engineering - Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,800	$12,567	$2,900	$73
Average	$140,300	$11,692	$2,698	$67
25th Percentile	$128,800	$10,733	$2,477	$62

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Key Factors That Influence Product Test Engineering - Specialist Salaries

A Product Test Engineering - Specialist'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 Product Test Engineering - Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Product Test Engineering - Specialist'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:

Product Test Engineering - Intermediate (2-4 years): $82,921
Product Test Engineering - Senior (4-7 years): $116,199
Product Test Engineering - Specialist (7+ years): $140,227
Product Test Engineering - Expert/Consultant (7-10 years): $153,142
Product Test Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $110,053

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Product Test Engineering - Intermediate	2-4 years	$82,921
Product Test Engineering - Senior	4-7 years	$116,199
Product Test Engineering - Specialist	7+ years	$140,227
Product Test Engineering - Expert/Consultant	7-10 years	$153,142
Product Test Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$110,053

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How Do Product Test Engineering - Specialist 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 Product Test Engineering - Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $149,800.
California: $149,200.
Massachusetts: $147,200.

District of Columbia $149,800 California $149,200 Massachusetts $147,200 Washington $146,700 New Jersey $146,600 Alaska $146,500 Connecticut $144,600 New York $143,800

Hawaii $141,400 Rhode Island $140,300 Maryland $139,500 Minnesota $138,500 Colorado $138,000 Illinois $137,900 Oregon $137,400 Delaware $137,000

New Hampshire $136,800 Virginia $136,200 Pennsylvania $134,700 Nevada $133,900 North Dakota $133,600 Michigan $133,200 Wisconsin $133,100 Vermont $132,800

Texas $132,000 Maine $131,900 Arizona $131,800 Ohio $131,700 Georgia $130,500 Indiana $129,900 Wyoming $129,800 Utah $129,600

Iowa $129,500 Kansas $128,800 Louisiana $128,600 North Carolina $128,600 Missouri $128,600 Florida $128,000 Montana $127,700 Nebraska $127,500

Kentucky $127,300 South Carolina $126,800 Tennessee $126,400 Idaho $126,300 New Mexico $125,300 Oklahoma $125,100 Alabama $124,300 South Dakota $123,000

Arkansas $122,200 West Virginia $121,800 Mississippi $120,700

Top Paying Cities for Product Test Engineering - Specialists

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: $142,600
Albion: $140,200
Ashaway: $143,100

Adamsville, RI $142,600 Albion, RI $140,200 Ashaway, RI $143,100 Barrington, RI $140,200 Block Island, RI $142,400 Bradford, RI $143,000 Bristol, RI $140,100 Carolina, RI $141,900

Charlestown, RI $142,000 Chepachet, RI $139,900 Clayville, RI $140,100 Coventry, RI $139,900 West Greenwich, RI $139,800 East Greenwich, RI $140,000 Exeter, RI $143,000 Fiskeville, RI $140,200

Forestdale, RI $140,100 Foster, RI $139,800 Glendale, RI $139,800 Greene, RI $141,400 Greenville, RI $140,200 Harmony, RI $140,200 Harrisville, RI $139,900 Hope, RI $140,200

Hope Valley, RI $143,100 Hopkinton, RI $143,200 Jamestown, RI $141,700 Kenyon, RI $143,000 Little Compton, RI $142,500 Manville, RI $140,200 Mapleville, RI $139,800 Newport, RI $141,800

Middletown, RI $142,300 North Kingstown, RI $139,800 North Scituate, RI $140,200 Oakland, RI $140,000 Pascoag, RI $139,900 Pawtucket, RI $140,200 Central Falls, RI $140,200 Cumberland, RI $140,200

Lincoln, RI $140,200 Portsmouth, RI $141,200 Prudence Island, RI $139,900 Rockville, RI $143,200 Saunderstown, RI $141,800 Shannock, RI $142,900 Slatersville, RI $140,100 Slocum, RI $141,800

Tiverton, RI $142,600 Wakefield, RI $141,700 Kingston, RI $141,700 Narragansett, RI $141,700 Peace Dale, RI $141,700 Warren, RI $140,200 Warwick, RI $140,200 Westerly, RI $143,200

West Kingston, RI $141,800 West Warwick, RI $140,200 Wood River Junction, RI $143,000 Woonsocket, RI $140,100 North Smithfield, RI $140,200 Wyoming, RI $143,000 Providence, RI $140,200 Cranston, RI $140,200

North Providence, RI $140,200 East Providence, RI $140,200 Riverside, RI $140,200 Rumford, RI $140,200 Smithfield, RI $140,200 Johnston, RI $140,200

Product Test Engineering - Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Product Test Engineering - Specialist'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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$128,800

Average $140,300/year

$150,800

$10,733

Average $11,692/month

$12,567

$2,477

Average $2,698/week

$2,900

$62

Average $67/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$150,800	$12,567	$2,900	$73
Average	$140,300	$11,692	$2,698	$67
25th Percentile	$128,800	$10,733	$2,477	$62

Product Test Engineering - Specialist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Product Test Engineering - Specialist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Product Test Engineering - Expert/Consultant role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $153,200 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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