What are the main factors that influence a Class Observer's salary?

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

What are the highest paying states for a Class Observer?

Class Observer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Class Observer roles are District of Columbia $53,704, California $53,501, Massachusetts $52,788. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Class Observer roles make?

Salaries for Class Observer level roles vary by specialization: Hand Hygiene Observer: $90,431; Construction Observer: $83,132; Registered Roof Observer: $77,130; Patient Observer: $63,814; Clinical Observer: $62,209.

Class Observer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Class Observer make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Class Observer in Rhode Island is $50,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Class Observer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,537
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,534 to $56,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45,025

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Class Observer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,700	$4,725	$1,090	$27
Average	$50,290	$4,191	$967	$24
25th Percentile	$47,534	$3,961	$914	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Class Observer Salaries

A Class Observer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Class Observer 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 Class Observers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,704.
California: $53,501.
Massachusetts: $52,788.

District of Columbia $53,704 California $53,501 Massachusetts $52,788 Washington $52,594 New Jersey $52,574 Alaska $52,506 Connecticut $51,837 New York $51,565

Hawaii $50,697 Rhode Island $50,290 Maryland $50,013 Minnesota $49,635 Colorado $49,489 Illinois $49,441 Oregon $49,256 Delaware $49,121

New Hampshire $49,035 Virginia $48,844 Pennsylvania $48,286 Nevada $48,005 North Dakota $47,913 Michigan $47,767 Wisconsin $47,714 Vermont $47,607

Texas $47,311 Maine $47,292 Arizona $47,263 Ohio $47,229 Georgia $46,783 Indiana $46,560 Wyoming $46,516 Utah $46,448

Iowa $46,419 Kansas $46,186 Louisiana $46,118 North Carolina $46,094 Missouri $46,084 Florida $45,895 Montana $45,793 Nebraska $45,696

Kentucky $45,643 South Carolina $45,449 Tennessee $45,328 Idaho $45,279 New Mexico $44,925 Oklahoma $44,847 Alabama $44,561 South Dakota $44,081

Arkansas $43,819 West Virginia $43,678 Mississippi $43,256

Top Paying Cities for Class Observers

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: $50,918
Albion: $50,488
Ashaway: $50,822

Adamsville, RI $50,918 Albion, RI $50,488 Ashaway, RI $50,822 Barrington, RI $50,355 Block Island, RI $50,635 Bradford, RI $50,791 Bristol, RI $50,549 Carolina, RI $50,707

Charlestown, RI $50,726 Chepachet, RI $50,625 Clayville, RI $50,484 Coventry, RI $50,486 West Greenwich, RI $50,625 East Greenwich, RI $50,452 Exeter, RI $50,611 Fiskeville, RI $50,354

Forestdale, RI $50,742 Foster, RI $50,598 Glendale, RI $50,746 Greene, RI $50,665 Greenville, RI $50,373 Harmony, RI $50,438 Harrisville, RI $50,724 Hope, RI $50,386

Hope Valley, RI $50,777 Hopkinton, RI $50,844 Jamestown, RI $50,674 Kenyon, RI $50,701 Little Compton, RI $50,910 Manville, RI $50,554 Mapleville, RI $50,634 Newport, RI $50,725

Middletown, RI $50,747 North Kingstown, RI $50,539 North Scituate, RI $50,439 Oakland, RI $50,689 Pascoag, RI $50,758 Pawtucket, RI $50,280 Central Falls, RI $50,302 Cumberland, RI $50,588

Lincoln, RI $50,353 Portsmouth, RI $50,720 Prudence Island, RI $50,616 Rockville, RI $50,836 Saunderstown, RI $50,644 Shannock, RI $50,704 Slatersville, RI $50,743 Slocum, RI $50,642

Tiverton, RI $50,874 Wakefield, RI $50,687 Kingston, RI $50,667 Narragansett, RI $50,701 Peace Dale, RI $50,681 Warren, RI $50,485 Warwick, RI $50,344 Westerly, RI $50,834

West Kingston, RI $50,683 West Warwick, RI $50,406 Wood River Junction, RI $50,756 Woonsocket, RI $50,745 North Smithfield, RI $50,630 Wyoming, RI $50,704 Providence, RI $50,265 Cranston, RI $50,272

North Providence, RI $50,278 East Providence, RI $50,269 Riverside, RI $50,285 Rumford, RI $50,277 Smithfield, RI $50,379 Johnston, RI $50,295

Class Observer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Class Observer'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 July 01, 2026

$47,534

Average $50,290/year

$56,700

$3,961

Average $4,191/month

$4,725

$914

Average $967/week

$1,090

$23

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,700	$4,725	$1,090	$27
Average	$50,290	$4,191	$967	$24
25th Percentile	$47,534	$3,961	$914	$23

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