What are the main factors that influence a Professor - Electrical Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change A Professor - Electrical Engineering's salary?

A Professor - Electrical Engineering's salary grows with experience: an Instructor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years)earns $66,856, an Asst. Professor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years)earns $100,889, an Assoc. Professor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years)earns $115,015, a Professor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years)earns $142,487,

What are the highest paying states for a Professor - Electrical Engineering?

Professor - Electrical Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Professor - Electrical Engineering roles are District of Columbia $152,162, California $151,585, Massachusetts $149,565. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Professor - Electrical Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Professor - Electrical Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineering Director: $191,682; College Professor - Electrical Engineering: $137,500; University Professor - Electrical Engineering: $137,430; Electrical Engineering Supervisor II: $124,163; College Associate Professor - Electrical Engineering: $111,000.

Professor - Electrical Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Professor - Electrical Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Professor - Electrical Engineering in Rhode Island is $142,487 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $183,739
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,772 to $164,080
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,642

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Professor - Electrical Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,080	$13,673	$3,155	$79
Average	$142,487	$11,874	$2,740	$69
25th Percentile	$124,772	$10,398	$2,399	$60

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Key Factors That Influence Professor - Electrical Engineering Salaries

A Professor - Electrical Engineering'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 Professor - Electrical Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Professor - Electrical Engineering'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:

Instructor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years): $66,856
Asst. Professor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years): $100,889
Assoc. Professor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years): $115,015
Professor - Electrical Engineering (0-0 years): $142,487

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Instructor - Electrical Engineering	0-0 years	$66,856
Asst. Professor - Electrical Engineering	0-0 years	$100,889
Assoc. Professor - Electrical Engineering	0-0 years	$115,015
Professor - Electrical Engineering	0-0 years	$142,487

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How Do Professor - Electrical Engineering 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 Professor - Electrical Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $152,162.
California: $151,585.
Massachusetts: $149,565.

District of Columbia $152,162 California $151,585 Massachusetts $149,565 Washington $149,015 New Jersey $148,960 Alaska $148,768 Connecticut $146,871 New York $146,102

Hawaii $143,642 Rhode Island $142,487 Maryland $141,704 Minnesota $140,632 Colorado $140,220 Illinois $140,082 Oregon $139,560 Delaware $139,175

New Hampshire $138,933 Virginia $138,392 Pennsylvania $136,812 Nevada $136,014 North Dakota $135,753 Michigan $135,341 Wisconsin $135,190 Vermont $134,888

Texas $134,049 Maine $133,994 Arizona $133,912 Ohio $133,816 Georgia $132,551 Indiana $131,919 Wyoming $131,795 Utah $131,603

Iowa $131,521 Kansas $130,861 Louisiana $130,668 North Carolina $130,600 Missouri $130,572 Florida $130,036 Montana $129,748 Nebraska $129,473

Kentucky $129,322 South Carolina $128,772 Tennessee $128,428 Idaho $128,291 New Mexico $127,288 Oklahoma $127,068 Alabama $126,257 South Dakota $124,896

Arkansas $124,154 West Virginia $123,756 Mississippi $122,560

Top Paying Cities for Professor - Electrical Engineerings

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: $144,824
Albion: $142,419
Ashaway: $145,373

Adamsville, RI $144,824 Albion, RI $142,419 Ashaway, RI $145,373 Barrington, RI $142,419 Block Island, RI $144,618 Bradford, RI $145,277 Bristol, RI $142,281 Carolina, RI $144,095

Charlestown, RI $144,247 Chepachet, RI $142,144 Clayville, RI $142,281 Coventry, RI $142,144 West Greenwich, RI $142,048 East Greenwich, RI $142,240 Exeter, RI $145,277 Fiskeville, RI $142,419

Forestdale, RI $142,281 Foster, RI $142,048 Glendale, RI $142,048 Greene, RI $143,642 Greenville, RI $142,419 Harmony, RI $142,377 Harrisville, RI $142,144 Hope, RI $142,419

Hope Valley, RI $145,373 Hopkinton, RI $145,415 Jamestown, RI $143,958 Kenyon, RI $145,236 Little Compton, RI $144,769 Manville, RI $142,419 Mapleville, RI $142,048 Newport, RI $143,985

Middletown, RI $144,590 North Kingstown, RI $142,006 North Scituate, RI $142,377 Oakland, RI $142,185 Pascoag, RI $142,103 Pawtucket, RI $142,419 Central Falls, RI $142,419 Cumberland, RI $142,419

Lincoln, RI $142,419 Portsmouth, RI $143,408 Prudence Island, RI $142,144 Rockville, RI $145,415 Saunderstown, RI $144,040 Shannock, RI $145,195 Slatersville, RI $142,281 Slocum, RI $144,040

Tiverton, RI $144,865 Wakefield, RI $143,889 Kingston, RI $143,917 Narragansett, RI $143,944 Peace Dale, RI $143,889 Warren, RI $142,377 Warwick, RI $142,419 Westerly, RI $145,456

West Kingston, RI $143,999 West Warwick, RI $142,419 Wood River Junction, RI $145,277 Woonsocket, RI $142,281 North Smithfield, RI $142,377 Wyoming, RI $145,236 Providence, RI $142,419 Cranston, RI $142,419

North Providence, RI $142,419 East Providence, RI $142,419 Riverside, RI $142,419 Rumford, RI $142,419 Smithfield, RI $142,419 Johnston, RI $142,419

Professor - Electrical Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Professor - Electrical Engineering'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$124,772

Average $142,487/year

$164,080

$10,398

Average $11,874/month

$13,673

$2,399

Average $2,740/week

$3,155

$60

Average $69/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$164,080	$13,673	$3,155	$79
Average	$142,487	$11,874	$2,740	$69
25th Percentile	$124,772	$10,398	$2,399	$60

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