What are the main factors that influence an Offshore Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Offshore Engineer's salary?

An Offshore Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Planner/Scheduler I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $72,147, a Offshore Engineer (2-4 years)earns $93,611, a Planner/Scheduler III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $125,450, a Planner/Scheduler IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $148,627, a Planner/Scheduler V - Construction (7-10 years)earns $167,363,

What are the highest paying states for an Offshore Engineer?

Offshore Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Offshore Engineer roles are District of Columbia $97,126, California $96,758, Massachusetts $95,468. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Offshore Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Offshore Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Offshore Structural Engineer: $103,947; Offshore Drilling Engineer: $97,985; Offshore Superintendent: $91,908; Offshore Manager: $78,080; Offshore Field Engineer: $76,688.

Offshore Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Offshore Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Offshore Engineer in Rhode Island is $90,951 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,794
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,181 to $100,814
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,556

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Offshore Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,814	$8,401	$1,939	$48
Average	$90,951	$7,579	$1,749	$44
25th Percentile	$78,181	$6,515	$1,503	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Offshore Engineer Salaries

An Offshore 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 Offshore Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Offshore 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): $72,147
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,611
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,450
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,627
Expert (over 8 years): $167,363

Levels	Salary
Planner/S... Level Offshore Engineer	$72,147
Offshore ... Level Offshore Engineer	$93,611
Planner/S... Level Offshore Engineer	$125,450
Planner/S... Level Offshore Engineer	$148,627
Planner/S... Level Offshore Engineer	$167,363

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

District of Columbia: $97,126.
California: $96,758.
Massachusetts: $95,468.

District of Columbia $97,126 California $96,758 Massachusetts $95,468 Washington $95,117 New Jersey $95,082 Alaska $94,959 Connecticut $93,749 New York $93,258

Hawaii $91,687 Rhode Island $90,951 Maryland $90,451 Minnesota $89,766 Colorado $89,503 Illinois $89,415 Oregon $89,082 Delaware $88,836

New Hampshire $88,682 Virginia $88,336 Pennsylvania $87,328 Nevada $86,819 North Dakota $86,652 Michigan $86,389 Wisconsin $86,293 Vermont $86,100

Texas $85,564 Maine $85,529 Arizona $85,477 Ohio $85,415 Georgia $84,608 Indiana $84,205 Wyoming $84,126 Utah $84,003

Iowa $83,950 Kansas $83,529 Louisiana $83,406 North Carolina $83,363 Missouri $83,345 Florida $83,003 Montana $82,819 Nebraska $82,643

Kentucky $82,547 South Carolina $82,196 Tennessee $81,977 Idaho $81,889 New Mexico $81,248 Oklahoma $81,108 Alabama $80,591 South Dakota $79,722

Arkansas $79,248 West Virginia $78,994 Mississippi $78,231

Top Paying Cities for Offshore 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: $92,442
Albion: $90,907
Ashaway: $92,793

Adamsville, RI $92,442 Albion, RI $90,907 Ashaway, RI $92,793 Barrington, RI $90,907 Block Island, RI $92,310 Bradford, RI $92,731 Bristol, RI $90,819 Carolina, RI $91,977

Charlestown, RI $92,073 Chepachet, RI $90,731 Clayville, RI $90,819 Coventry, RI $90,731 West Greenwich, RI $90,670 East Greenwich, RI $90,793 Exeter, RI $92,731 Fiskeville, RI $90,907

Forestdale, RI $90,819 Foster, RI $90,670 Glendale, RI $90,670 Greene, RI $91,687 Greenville, RI $90,907 Harmony, RI $90,880 Harrisville, RI $90,731 Hope, RI $90,907

Hope Valley, RI $92,793 Hopkinton, RI $92,819 Jamestown, RI $91,889 Kenyon, RI $92,705 Little Compton, RI $92,407 Manville, RI $90,907 Mapleville, RI $90,670 Newport, RI $91,907

Middletown, RI $92,293 North Kingstown, RI $90,644 North Scituate, RI $90,880 Oakland, RI $90,758 Pascoag, RI $90,705 Pawtucket, RI $90,907 Central Falls, RI $90,907 Cumberland, RI $90,907

Lincoln, RI $90,907 Portsmouth, RI $91,538 Prudence Island, RI $90,731 Rockville, RI $92,819 Saunderstown, RI $91,942 Shannock, RI $92,679 Slatersville, RI $90,819 Slocum, RI $91,942

Tiverton, RI $92,468 Wakefield, RI $91,845 Kingston, RI $91,863 Narragansett, RI $91,880 Peace Dale, RI $91,845 Warren, RI $90,880 Warwick, RI $90,907 Westerly, RI $92,845

West Kingston, RI $91,916 West Warwick, RI $90,907 Wood River Junction, RI $92,731 Woonsocket, RI $90,819 North Smithfield, RI $90,880 Wyoming, RI $92,705 Providence, RI $90,907 Cranston, RI $90,907

North Providence, RI $90,907 East Providence, RI $90,907 Riverside, RI $90,907 Rumford, RI $90,907 Smithfield, RI $90,907 Johnston, RI $90,907

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

Understanding how an Offshore 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

$78,181

Average $90,951/year

$100,814

$6,515

Average $7,579/month

$8,401

$1,503

Average $1,749/week

$1,939

$38

Average $44/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,814	$8,401	$1,939	$48
Average	$90,951	$7,579	$1,749	$44
25th Percentile	$78,181	$6,515	$1,503	$38

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