What are the main factors that influence an Ocean Engineering's salary?

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

How does experience change An Ocean Engineering's salary?

An Ocean Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst I (2-4 years)earns $83,593, a Ocean Engineering (4-7 years)earns $101,862, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $117,860, a Workforce Analytics Manager (7+ years)earns $121,775, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $190,840,

What are the highest paying states for an Ocean Engineering?

Ocean Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Ocean Engineering roles are District of Columbia $106,319, California $105,916, Massachusetts $104,504. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Ocean Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Ocean Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Ocean Import Manager: $115,827; Ocean Freight Manager: $115,617; Ocean Export Manager: $115,393; Ocean Export Specialist: $100,946; Ocean Engineer: $78,925.

Ocean Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Ocean Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Ocean Engineering in Rhode Island is $99,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, an Ocean Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,664
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,504 to $107,465
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,440

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Ocean Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,465	$8,955	$2,067	$52
Average	$99,559	$8,297	$1,915	$48
25th Percentile	$88,504	$7,375	$1,702	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Ocean Engineering Salaries

An Ocean 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 Ocean Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Ocean 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $83,593
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,862
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,860
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $121,775
Expert (over 8 years): $190,840

Levels	Salary
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$83,593
Ocean Eng... Level Ocean Engineering	$101,862
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$117,860
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$121,775
Workforce... Level Ocean Engineering	$190,840

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How Do Ocean 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 Ocean Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,319.
California: $105,916.
Massachusetts: $104,504.

District of Columbia $106,319 California $105,916 Massachusetts $104,504 Washington $104,120 New Jersey $104,081 Alaska $103,947 Connecticut $102,622 New York $102,084

Hawaii $100,365 Rhode Island $99,559 Maryland $99,011 Minnesota $98,262 Colorado $97,974 Illinois $97,878 Oregon $97,513 Delaware $97,245

New Hampshire $97,076 Virginia $96,697 Pennsylvania $95,593 Nevada $95,036 North Dakota $94,853 Michigan $94,565 Wisconsin $94,460 Vermont $94,249

Texas $93,663 Maine $93,624 Arizona $93,567 Ohio $93,500 Georgia $92,616 Indiana $92,174 Wyoming $92,088 Utah $91,954

Iowa $91,896 Kansas $91,435 Louisiana $91,301 North Carolina $91,253 Missouri $91,233 Florida $90,859 Montana $90,657 Nebraska $90,465

Kentucky $90,360 South Carolina $89,975 Tennessee $89,735 Idaho $89,639 New Mexico $88,938 Oklahoma $88,785 Alabama $88,218 South Dakota $87,268

Arkansas $86,749 West Virginia $86,471 Mississippi $85,635

Top Paying Cities for Ocean 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: $100,803
Albion: $99,951
Ashaway: $100,612

Adamsville, RI $100,803 Albion, RI $99,951 Ashaway, RI $100,612 Barrington, RI $99,688 Block Island, RI $100,243 Bradford, RI $100,552 Bristol, RI $100,072 Carolina, RI $100,385

Charlestown, RI $100,422 Chepachet, RI $100,222 Clayville, RI $99,943 Coventry, RI $99,948 West Greenwich, RI $100,223 East Greenwich, RI $99,880 Exeter, RI $100,195 Fiskeville, RI $99,686

Forestdale, RI $100,455 Foster, RI $100,169 Glendale, RI $100,462 Greene, RI $100,301 Greenville, RI $99,725 Harmony, RI $99,854 Harrisville, RI $100,419 Hope, RI $99,749

Hope Valley, RI $100,524 Hopkinton, RI $100,656 Jamestown, RI $100,320 Kenyon, RI $100,373 Little Compton, RI $100,788 Manville, RI $100,083 Mapleville, RI $100,241 Newport, RI $100,421

Middletown, RI $100,465 North Kingstown, RI $100,052 North Scituate, RI $99,854 Oakland, RI $100,350 Pascoag, RI $100,485 Pawtucket, RI $99,540 Central Falls, RI $99,584 Cumberland, RI $100,149

Lincoln, RI $99,684 Portsmouth, RI $100,410 Prudence Island, RI $100,204 Rockville, RI $100,641 Saunderstown, RI $100,260 Shannock, RI $100,379 Slatersville, RI $100,456 Slocum, RI $100,257

Tiverton, RI $100,716 Wakefield, RI $100,345 Kingston, RI $100,307 Narragansett, RI $100,373 Peace Dale, RI $100,333 Warren, RI $99,946 Warwick, RI $99,667 Westerly, RI $100,636

West Kingston, RI $100,338 West Warwick, RI $99,789 Wood River Junction, RI $100,482 Woonsocket, RI $100,460 North Smithfield, RI $100,232 Wyoming, RI $100,379 Providence, RI $99,511 Cranston, RI $99,524

North Providence, RI $99,536 East Providence, RI $99,517 Riverside, RI $99,549 Rumford, RI $99,535 Smithfield, RI $99,736 Johnston, RI $99,569

Ocean Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Ocean 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.

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$88,504

Average $99,559/year

$107,465

$7,375

Average $8,297/month

$8,955

$1,702

Average $1,915/week

$2,067

$43

Average $48/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$107,465	$8,955	$2,067	$52
Average	$99,559	$8,297	$1,915	$48
25th Percentile	$88,504	$7,375	$1,702	$43

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