What are the main factors that influence a Composite Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Composite Engineer's salary?

A Composite Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Composite Engineer (0-2 years)earns $74,711, a CAE Designer II (2-4 years)earns $83,975, a CAE Designer III (4-7 years)earns $115,750, a CAE Designer IV (7+ years)earns $133,609, a CAE Designer V (7-10 years)earns $152,288,

What are the highest paying states for a Composite Engineer?

Composite Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Composite Engineer roles are District of Columbia $78,132, California $77,835, Massachusetts $76,798. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Composite Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Composite Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Composite Design Engineer, Sr: $194,901; Composite Technician: $138,351; Composite Bonding Technician IV: $70,116; Composite Bonding Technician III: $65,014; Composite Fabricator: $58,550.

Composite Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Composite Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Composite Engineer in Rhode Island is $73,164 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,916
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,736 to $79,839
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,973

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Composite Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,839	$6,653	$1,535	$38
Average	$73,164	$6,097	$1,407	$35
25th Percentile	$65,736	$5,478	$1,264	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Composite Engineer Salaries

A Composite Engineer'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 Composite Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Composite Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,711
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,975
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,750
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,609
Expert (over 8 years): $152,288

Levels	Salary
Composite... Level Composite Engineer	$74,711
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$83,975
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$115,750
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$133,609
CAE Desig... Level Composite Engineer	$152,288

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How Do Composite Engineer 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 Composite Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,132.
California: $77,835.
Massachusetts: $76,798.

District of Columbia $78,132 California $77,835 Massachusetts $76,798 Washington $76,516 New Jersey $76,488 Alaska $76,389 Connecticut $75,415 New York $75,020

Hawaii $73,757 Rhode Island $73,164 Maryland $72,762 Minnesota $72,211 Colorado $72,000 Illinois $71,929 Oregon $71,661 Delaware $71,463

New Hampshire $71,339 Virginia $71,061 Pennsylvania $70,249 Nevada $69,840 North Dakota $69,706 Michigan $69,494 Wisconsin $69,417 Vermont $69,262

Texas $68,831 Maine $68,803 Arizona $68,760 Ohio $68,711 Georgia $68,062 Indiana $67,737 Wyoming $67,674 Utah $67,575

Iowa $67,533 Kansas $67,194 Louisiana $67,095 North Carolina $67,060 Missouri $67,046 Florida $66,770 Montana $66,622 Nebraska $66,481

Kentucky $66,404 South Carolina $66,121 Tennessee $65,945 Idaho $65,874 New Mexico $65,359 Oklahoma $65,246 Alabama $64,830 South Dakota $64,131

Arkansas $63,750 West Virginia $63,546 Mississippi $62,932

Top Paying Cities for Composite Engineers

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: $74,364
Albion: $73,129
Ashaway: $74,646

Adamsville, RI $74,364 Albion, RI $73,129 Ashaway, RI $74,646 Barrington, RI $73,129 Block Island, RI $74,258 Bradford, RI $74,596 Bristol, RI $73,058 Carolina, RI $73,989

Charlestown, RI $74,067 Chepachet, RI $72,987 Clayville, RI $73,058 Coventry, RI $72,987 West Greenwich, RI $72,938 East Greenwich, RI $73,037 Exeter, RI $74,596 Fiskeville, RI $73,129

Forestdale, RI $73,058 Foster, RI $72,938 Glendale, RI $72,938 Greene, RI $73,757 Greenville, RI $73,129 Harmony, RI $73,107 Harrisville, RI $72,987 Hope, RI $73,129

Hope Valley, RI $74,646 Hopkinton, RI $74,667 Jamestown, RI $73,919 Kenyon, RI $74,575 Little Compton, RI $74,335 Manville, RI $73,129 Mapleville, RI $72,938 Newport, RI $73,933

Middletown, RI $74,244 North Kingstown, RI $72,917 North Scituate, RI $73,107 Oakland, RI $73,009 Pascoag, RI $72,966 Pawtucket, RI $73,129 Central Falls, RI $73,129 Cumberland, RI $73,129

Lincoln, RI $73,129 Portsmouth, RI $73,637 Prudence Island, RI $72,987 Rockville, RI $74,667 Saunderstown, RI $73,961 Shannock, RI $74,554 Slatersville, RI $73,058 Slocum, RI $73,961

Tiverton, RI $74,385 Wakefield, RI $73,884 Kingston, RI $73,898 Narragansett, RI $73,912 Peace Dale, RI $73,884 Warren, RI $73,107 Warwick, RI $73,129 Westerly, RI $74,688

West Kingston, RI $73,940 West Warwick, RI $73,129 Wood River Junction, RI $74,596 Woonsocket, RI $73,058 North Smithfield, RI $73,107 Wyoming, RI $74,575 Providence, RI $73,129 Cranston, RI $73,129

North Providence, RI $73,129 East Providence, RI $73,129 Riverside, RI $73,129 Rumford, RI $73,129 Smithfield, RI $73,129 Johnston, RI $73,129

Composite Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Composite Engineer'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

$65,736

Average $73,164/year

$79,839

$5,478

Average $6,097/month

$6,653

$1,264

Average $1,407/week

$1,535

$32

Average $35/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$79,839	$6,653	$1,535	$38
Average	$73,164	$6,097	$1,407	$35
25th Percentile	$65,736	$5,478	$1,264	$32

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