What are the main factors that influence a Technical Support Engineering Director's salary?

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

How does experience change A Technical Support Engineering Director's salary?

A Technical Support Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: a Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $156,178, a Technical Support Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $115,377, a Technical Support Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $129,094, a Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $169,665, a Technical Support Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $190,544,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Support Engineering Director?

Technical Support Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Support Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $203,482, California $202,710, Massachusetts $200,009. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Support Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for Technical Support Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: Technical Engineering Director: $200,990; Engineering Director: $200,985; Technical Solutions Support Engineering Director: $183,800; Technical Solutions Support Engineering Manager, Sr.: $163,700; Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager: $163,643.

Technical Support Engineering Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Technical Support Engineering Director make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Support Engineering Director in Rhode Island is $190,544 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $92.

However, a Technical Support Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $203,021
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $168,858 to $197,075
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $149,115

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Technical Support Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$197,075	$16,423	$3,790	$95
Average	$190,544	$15,879	$3,664	$92
25th Percentile	$168,858	$14,072	$3,247	$81

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Support Engineering Director Salaries

A Technical Support Engineering Director'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 Technical Support Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Support Engineering Director'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:

Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years): $156,178
Technical Support Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $115,377
Technical Support Engineering Manager (10+ years): $129,094
Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $169,665
Technical Support Engineering Director (10+ years): $190,544

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Technical Support Engineer V	7-10 years	$156,178
Technical Support Engineering Supervisor	10+ years	$115,377
Technical Support Engineering Manager	10+ years	$129,094
Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager	10+ years	$169,665
Technical Support Engineering Director	10+ years	$190,544

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How Do Technical Support Engineering Director 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 Technical Support Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $203,482.
California: $202,710.
Massachusetts: $200,009.

District of Columbia $203,482 California $202,710 Massachusetts $200,009 Washington $199,274 New Jersey $199,200 Alaska $198,943 Connecticut $196,407 New York $195,378

Hawaii $192,088 Rhode Island $190,544 Maryland $189,497 Minnesota $188,063 Colorado $187,512 Illinois $187,328 Oregon $186,630 Delaware $186,115

New Hampshire $185,792 Virginia $185,067 Pennsylvania $182,954 Nevada $181,888 North Dakota $181,539 Michigan $180,988 Wisconsin $180,785 Vermont $180,381

Texas $179,260 Maine $179,186 Arizona $179,076 Ohio $178,948 Georgia $177,257 Indiana $176,411 Wyoming $176,246 Utah $175,989

Iowa $175,878 Kansas $174,996 Louisiana $174,739 North Carolina $174,647 Missouri $174,610 Florida $173,894 Montana $173,508 Nebraska $173,140

Kentucky $172,938 South Carolina $172,203 Tennessee $171,743 Idaho $171,560 New Mexico $170,218 Oklahoma $169,924 Alabama $168,840 South Dakota $167,020

Arkansas $166,028 West Virginia $165,495 Mississippi $163,896

Top Paying Cities for Technical Support Engineering Directors

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: $192,926
Albion: $191,296
Ashaway: $192,560

Adamsville, RI $192,926 Albion, RI $191,296 Ashaway, RI $192,560 Barrington, RI $190,792 Block Island, RI $191,854 Bradford, RI $192,444 Bristol, RI $191,527 Carolina, RI $192,126

Charlestown, RI $192,196 Chepachet, RI $191,814 Clayville, RI $191,279 Coventry, RI $191,288 West Greenwich, RI $191,816 East Greenwich, RI $191,160 Exeter, RI $191,763 Fiskeville, RI $190,789

Forestdale, RI $192,259 Foster, RI $191,713 Glendale, RI $192,274 Greene, RI $191,965 Greenville, RI $190,862 Harmony, RI $191,108 Harrisville, RI $192,191 Hope, RI $190,908

Hope Valley, RI $192,391 Hopkinton, RI $192,645 Jamestown, RI $192,002 Kenyon, RI $192,103 Little Compton, RI $192,897 Manville, RI $191,548 Mapleville, RI $191,851 Newport, RI $192,194

Middletown, RI $192,279 North Kingstown, RI $191,489 North Scituate, RI $191,110 Oakland, RI $192,058 Pascoag, RI $192,318 Pawtucket, RI $190,507 Central Falls, RI $190,592 Cumberland, RI $191,674

Lincoln, RI $190,783 Portsmouth, RI $192,174 Prudence Island, RI $191,779 Rockville, RI $192,615 Saunderstown, RI $191,886 Shannock, RI $192,114 Slatersville, RI $192,261 Slocum, RI $191,880

Tiverton, RI $192,759 Wakefield, RI $192,049 Kingston, RI $191,976 Narragansett, RI $192,103 Peace Dale, RI $192,025 Warren, RI $191,285 Warwick, RI $190,752 Westerly, RI $192,606

West Kingston, RI $192,036 West Warwick, RI $190,985 Wood River Junction, RI $192,310 Woonsocket, RI $192,270 North Smithfield, RI $191,832 Wyoming, RI $192,114 Providence, RI $190,452 Cranston, RI $190,478

North Providence, RI $190,500 East Providence, RI $190,465 Riverside, RI $190,526 Rumford, RI $190,498 Smithfield, RI $190,884 Johnston, RI $190,564

Technical Support Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Support Engineering Director'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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$168,858

Average $190,544/year

$197,075

$14,072

Average $15,879/month

$16,423

$3,247

Average $3,664/week

$3,790

$81

Average $92/hour

$95

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$197,075	$16,423	$3,790	$95
Average	$190,544	$15,879	$3,664	$92
25th Percentile	$168,858	$14,072	$3,247	$81

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