What are the main factors that influence a Lieutenant Commander's salary?

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

How does experience change A Lieutenant Commander's salary?

A Lieutenant Commander's salary grows with experience: a Lieutenant Commander (0-3 years)earns $93,707, a Production Maintenance Manager I (3-5 years)earns $110,648, a Production Maintenance Manager II (5+ years)earns $146,925,

What are the highest paying states for a Lieutenant Commander?

Lieutenant Commander salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lieutenant Commander roles are District of Columbia $98,239, California $97,866, Massachusetts $96,562. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lieutenant Commander roles make?

Salaries for Lieutenant Commander level roles vary by specialization: Post Commander: $148,837; Police Commander: $123,917; Incident Commander: $120,960; Lieutenant: $111,083; Police Lieutenant: $107,233.

Lieutenant Commander Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Lieutenant Commander make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lieutenant Commander in Rhode Island is $91,992 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,792
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,763 to $99,739
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,271

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Lieutenant Commander Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,739	$8,312	$1,918	$48
Average	$91,992	$7,666	$1,769	$44
25th Percentile	$83,763	$6,980	$1,611	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Lieutenant Commander Salaries

A Lieutenant Commander'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 Do Lieutenant Commander 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 Lieutenant Commanders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,239.
California: $97,866.
Massachusetts: $96,562.

District of Columbia $98,239 California $97,866 Massachusetts $96,562 Washington $96,207 New Jersey $96,171 Alaska $96,047 Connecticut $94,823 New York $94,326

Hawaii $92,738 Rhode Island $91,992 Maryland $91,487 Minnesota $90,794 Colorado $90,528 Illinois $90,440 Oregon $90,102 Delaware $89,854

New Hampshire $89,698 Virginia $89,348 Pennsylvania $88,328 Nevada $87,813 North Dakota $87,645 Michigan $87,378 Wisconsin $87,281 Vermont $87,086

Texas $86,544 Maine $86,509 Arizona $86,456 Ohio $86,394 Georgia $85,577 Indiana $85,169 Wyoming $85,089 Utah $84,965

Iowa $84,912 Kansas $84,486 Louisiana $84,362 North Carolina $84,317 Missouri $84,300 Florida $83,954 Montana $83,767 Nebraska $83,590

Kentucky $83,492 South Carolina $83,137 Tennessee $82,915 Idaho $82,827 New Mexico $82,179 Oklahoma $82,037 Alabama $81,514 South Dakota $80,635

Arkansas $80,156 West Virginia $79,899 Mississippi $79,127

Top Paying Cities for Lieutenant Commanders

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: $93,142
Albion: $92,355
Ashaway: $92,966

Adamsville, RI $93,142 Albion, RI $92,355 Ashaway, RI $92,966 Barrington, RI $92,112 Block Island, RI $92,625 Bradford, RI $92,910 Bristol, RI $92,467 Carolina, RI $92,756

Charlestown, RI $92,790 Chepachet, RI $92,605 Clayville, RI $92,347 Coventry, RI $92,352 West Greenwich, RI $92,606 East Greenwich, RI $92,289 Exeter, RI $92,581 Fiskeville, RI $92,110

Forestdale, RI $92,820 Foster, RI $92,557 Glendale, RI $92,827 Greene, RI $92,678 Greenville, RI $92,146 Harmony, RI $92,265 Harrisville, RI $92,787 Hope, RI $92,168

Hope Valley, RI $92,884 Hopkinton, RI $93,006 Jamestown, RI $92,696 Kenyon, RI $92,745 Little Compton, RI $93,128 Manville, RI $92,477 Mapleville, RI $92,623 Newport, RI $92,789

Middletown, RI $92,830 North Kingstown, RI $92,448 North Scituate, RI $92,266 Oakland, RI $92,723 Pascoag, RI $92,848 Pawtucket, RI $91,975 Central Falls, RI $92,015 Cumberland, RI $92,538

Lincoln, RI $92,108 Portsmouth, RI $92,779 Prudence Island, RI $92,589 Rockville, RI $92,992 Saunderstown, RI $92,640 Shannock, RI $92,750 Slatersville, RI $92,821 Slocum, RI $92,637

Tiverton, RI $93,061 Wakefield, RI $92,719 Kingston, RI $92,683 Narragansett, RI $92,745 Peace Dale, RI $92,707 Warren, RI $92,350 Warwick, RI $92,093 Westerly, RI $92,988

West Kingston, RI $92,713 West Warwick, RI $92,205 Wood River Junction, RI $92,845 Woonsocket, RI $92,825 North Smithfield, RI $92,614 Wyoming, RI $92,750 Providence, RI $91,948 Cranston, RI $91,960

North Providence, RI $91,971 East Providence, RI $91,954 Riverside, RI $91,983 Rumford, RI $91,970 Smithfield, RI $92,156 Johnston, RI $92,002

Lieutenant Commander Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lieutenant Commander'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 May 01, 2026

$83,763

Average $91,992/year

$99,739

$6,980

Average $7,666/month

$8,312

$1,611

Average $1,769/week

$1,918

$40

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,739	$8,312	$1,918	$48
Average	$91,992	$7,666	$1,769	$44
25th Percentile	$83,763	$6,980	$1,611	$40

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