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

A Phd Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Expatriate Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $78,149, an Expatriate Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $93,009, an Phd Engineer (4-7 years)earns $107,644, an Expatriate Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $136,462, an Expatriate Administration Supervisor (7+ years)earns $124,839,

What are the highest paying states for a Phd Engineer?

Phd Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Phd Engineer roles are District of Columbia $111,505, California $111,082, Massachusetts $109,602. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Phd Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Phd Engineer level roles vary by specialization: phd psychologist: $147,729; Economist Phd: $124,528; Phd In Finance: $106,918; Phd Engineering: $100,426; physics phd: $100,102.

Phd Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Phd Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Phd Engineer in Rhode Island is $104,415 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,537
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,916 to $117,565
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,806

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Phd Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,565	$9,797	$2,261	$57
Average	$104,415	$8,701	$2,008	$50
25th Percentile	$88,916	$7,410	$1,710	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Phd Engineer Salaries

A Phd 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 Phd Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Phd 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): $78,149
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,009
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,644
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,462
Expert (over 8 years): $124,839

Levels	Salary
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$78,149
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$93,009
Phd Engin... Level Phd Engineer	$107,644
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$136,462
Expatriat... Level Phd Engineer	$124,839

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

District of Columbia: $111,505.
California: $111,082.
Massachusetts: $109,602.

District of Columbia $111,505 California $111,082 Massachusetts $109,602 Washington $109,199 New Jersey $109,158 Alaska $109,017 Connecticut $107,628 New York $107,064

Hawaii $105,261 Rhode Island $104,415 Maryland $103,841 Minnesota $103,056 Colorado $102,753 Illinois $102,653 Oregon $102,270 Delaware $101,988

New Hampshire $101,811 Virginia $101,414 Pennsylvania $100,256 Nevada $99,672 North Dakota $99,480 Michigan $99,178 Wisconsin $99,067 Vermont $98,846

Texas $98,232 Maine $98,191 Arizona $98,131 Ohio $98,060 Georgia $97,134 Indiana $96,671 Wyoming $96,580 Utah $96,439

Iowa $96,379 Kansas $95,895 Louisiana $95,754 North Carolina $95,704 Missouri $95,684 Florida $95,291 Montana $95,079 Nebraska $94,878

Kentucky $94,767 South Carolina $94,364 Tennessee $94,113 Idaho $94,012 New Mexico $93,277 Oklahoma $93,116 Alabama $92,521 South Dakota $91,524

Arkansas $90,981 West Virginia $90,688 Mississippi $89,812

Top Paying Cities for Phd 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: $105,720
Albion: $104,827
Ashaway: $105,520

Adamsville, RI $105,720 Albion, RI $104,827 Ashaway, RI $105,520 Barrington, RI $104,551 Block Island, RI $105,133 Bradford, RI $105,456 Bristol, RI $104,954 Carolina, RI $105,282

Charlestown, RI $105,320 Chepachet, RI $105,111 Clayville, RI $104,818 Coventry, RI $104,823 West Greenwich, RI $105,112 East Greenwich, RI $104,752 Exeter, RI $105,083 Fiskeville, RI $104,549

Forestdale, RI $105,355 Foster, RI $105,056 Glendale, RI $105,363 Greene, RI $105,194 Greenville, RI $104,589 Harmony, RI $104,724 Harrisville, RI $105,317 Hope, RI $104,614

Hope Valley, RI $105,427 Hopkinton, RI $105,566 Jamestown, RI $105,214 Kenyon, RI $105,269 Little Compton, RI $105,704 Manville, RI $104,965 Mapleville, RI $105,131 Newport, RI $105,319

Middletown, RI $105,366 North Kingstown, RI $104,933 North Scituate, RI $104,725 Oakland, RI $105,245 Pascoag, RI $105,387 Pawtucket, RI $104,395 Central Falls, RI $104,441 Cumberland, RI $105,034

Lincoln, RI $104,546 Portsmouth, RI $105,308 Prudence Island, RI $105,092 Rockville, RI $105,550 Saunderstown, RI $105,150 Shannock, RI $105,275 Slatersville, RI $105,356 Slocum, RI $105,147

Tiverton, RI $105,629 Wakefield, RI $105,240 Kingston, RI $105,200 Narragansett, RI $105,269 Peace Dale, RI $105,227 Warren, RI $104,821 Warwick, RI $104,529 Westerly, RI $105,545

West Kingston, RI $105,233 West Warwick, RI $104,657 Wood River Junction, RI $105,383 Woonsocket, RI $105,361 North Smithfield, RI $105,121 Wyoming, RI $105,275 Providence, RI $104,365 Cranston, RI $104,379

North Providence, RI $104,391 East Providence, RI $104,372 Riverside, RI $104,405 Rumford, RI $104,390 Smithfield, RI $104,601 Johnston, RI $104,426

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

Understanding how a Phd 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 June 01, 2026

$88,916

Average $104,415/year

$117,565

$7,410

Average $8,701/month

$9,797

$1,710

Average $2,008/week

$2,261

$43

Average $50/hour

$57

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$117,565	$9,797	$2,261	$57
Average	$104,415	$8,701	$2,008	$50
25th Percentile	$88,916	$7,410	$1,710	$43

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