What are the main factors that influence a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change A Packaging Engineering Senior Manager's salary?

A Packaging Engineering Senior Manager's salary grows with experience: a Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,966, a Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,264, a Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,426, a Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $143,730, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $183,025,

What are the highest paying states for a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager?

Packaging Engineering Senior Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Packaging Engineering Senior Manager roles are District of Columbia $195,453, California $194,711, Massachusetts $192,117. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Packaging Engineering Senior Manager roles make?

Salaries for Packaging Engineering Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager: $198,466; Packaging Development Engineering Senior Manager: $176,600; Packaging R&D Engineering Senior Manager: $176,530; Packaging Graphics Design Senior Manager: $163,120; Packaging R&D Engineering Manager: $138,700.

Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager in Rhode Island is $183,025 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $88.

However, a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $206,788
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $170,458 to $195,464
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $159,017

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Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,464	$16,289	$3,759	$94
Average	$183,025	$15,252	$3,520	$88
25th Percentile	$170,458	$14,205	$3,278	$82

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Key Factors That Influence Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salaries

A Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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 Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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:

Packaging Engineer III (4-7 years): $108,966
Packaging Engineer IV (7+ years): $134,264
Packaging Engineer V (7-10 years): $168,426
Packaging Engineering Manager (10+ years): $143,730
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $183,025

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Packaging Engineer III	4-7 years	$108,966
Packaging Engineer IV	7+ years	$134,264
Packaging Engineer V	7-10 years	$168,426
Packaging Engineering Manager	10+ years	$143,730
Packaging Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$183,025

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How Do Packaging Engineering Senior Manager 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 Packaging Engineering Senior Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $195,453.
California: $194,711.
Massachusetts: $192,117.

District of Columbia $195,453 California $194,711 Massachusetts $192,117 Washington $191,410 New Jersey $191,340 Alaska $191,093 Connecticut $188,657 New York $187,668

Hawaii $184,508 Rhode Island $183,025 Maryland $182,019 Minnesota $180,642 Colorado $180,113 Illinois $179,936 Oregon $179,265 Delaware $178,771

New Hampshire $178,460 Virginia $177,765 Pennsylvania $175,735 Nevada $174,711 North Dakota $174,375 Michigan $173,846 Wisconsin $173,652 Vermont $173,263

Texas $172,186 Maine $172,116 Arizona $172,010 Ohio $171,886 Georgia $170,262 Indiana $169,450 Wyoming $169,291 Utah $169,044

Iowa $168,938 Kansas $168,091 Louisiana $167,844 North Carolina $167,756 Missouri $167,720 Florida $167,032 Montana $166,661 Nebraska $166,308

Kentucky $166,114 South Carolina $165,408 Tennessee $164,966 Idaho $164,790 New Mexico $163,501 Oklahoma $163,219 Alabama $162,177 South Dakota $160,430

Arkansas $159,476 West Virginia $158,964 Mississippi $157,429

Top Paying Cities for Packaging Engineering Senior Managers

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: $186,026
Albion: $182,937
Ashaway: $186,732

Adamsville, RI $186,026 Albion, RI $182,937 Ashaway, RI $186,732 Barrington, RI $182,937 Block Island, RI $185,761 Bradford, RI $186,609 Bristol, RI $182,760 Carolina, RI $185,091

Charlestown, RI $185,285 Chepachet, RI $182,584 Clayville, RI $182,760 Coventry, RI $182,584 West Greenwich, RI $182,460 East Greenwich, RI $182,708 Exeter, RI $186,609 Fiskeville, RI $182,937

Forestdale, RI $182,760 Foster, RI $182,460 Glendale, RI $182,460 Greene, RI $184,508 Greenville, RI $182,937 Harmony, RI $182,884 Harrisville, RI $182,584 Hope, RI $182,937

Hope Valley, RI $186,732 Hopkinton, RI $186,785 Jamestown, RI $184,914 Kenyon, RI $186,556 Little Compton, RI $185,956 Manville, RI $182,937 Mapleville, RI $182,460 Newport, RI $184,949

Middletown, RI $185,726 North Kingstown, RI $182,407 North Scituate, RI $182,884 Oakland, RI $182,637 Pascoag, RI $182,531 Pawtucket, RI $182,937 Central Falls, RI $182,937 Cumberland, RI $182,937

Lincoln, RI $182,937 Portsmouth, RI $184,208 Prudence Island, RI $182,584 Rockville, RI $186,785 Saunderstown, RI $185,020 Shannock, RI $186,503 Slatersville, RI $182,760 Slocum, RI $185,020

Tiverton, RI $186,079 Wakefield, RI $184,826 Kingston, RI $184,861 Narragansett, RI $184,896 Peace Dale, RI $184,826 Warren, RI $182,884 Warwick, RI $182,937 Westerly, RI $186,838

West Kingston, RI $184,967 West Warwick, RI $182,937 Wood River Junction, RI $186,609 Woonsocket, RI $182,760 North Smithfield, RI $182,884 Wyoming, RI $186,556 Providence, RI $182,937 Cranston, RI $182,937

North Providence, RI $182,937 East Providence, RI $182,937 Riverside, RI $182,937 Rumford, RI $182,937 Smithfield, RI $182,937 Johnston, RI $182,937

Packaging Engineering Senior Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Packaging Engineering Senior Manager'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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$170,458

Average $183,025/year

$195,464

$14,205

Average $15,252/month

$16,289

$3,278

Average $3,520/week

$3,759

$82

Average $88/hour

$94

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$195,464	$16,289	$3,759	$94
Average	$183,025	$15,252	$3,520	$88
25th Percentile	$170,458	$14,205	$3,278	$82

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