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

A Space Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Space Engineer (0-2 years)earns $83,348, an Aerospace Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,073, an Aerospace Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $115,868, an Aerospace Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,627, an Aerospace Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,315,

What are the highest paying states for a Space Engineer?

Space Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Space Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,469, California $87,137, Massachusetts $85,976. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Space Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Space Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Space Planning Manager: $111,450; Space Architect: $110,895; Space Analyst: $105,821; National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aerospace Engineer: $101,623; Retail Space Management Manager: $100,529.

Space Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Space Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Space Engineer in Rhode Island is $81,908 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $92,738
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,992 to $87,577
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,695

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Space Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,577	$7,298	$1,684	$42
Average	$81,908	$6,826	$1,575	$39
25th Percentile	$74,992	$6,249	$1,442	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Space Engineer Salaries

A Space 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 Space Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Space 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): $83,348
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,073
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,868
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,627
Expert (over 8 years): $169,315

Levels	Salary
Space Eng... Level Space Engineer	$83,348
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$100,073
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$115,868
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$146,627
Aerospace... Level Space Engineer	$169,315

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

District of Columbia: $87,469.
California: $87,137.
Massachusetts: $85,976.

District of Columbia $87,469 California $87,137 Massachusetts $85,976 Washington $85,660 New Jersey $85,628 Alaska $85,518 Connecticut $84,428 New York $83,985

Hawaii $82,571 Rhode Island $81,908 Maryland $81,457 Minnesota $80,841 Colorado $80,604 Illinois $80,525 Oregon $80,225 Delaware $80,004

New Hampshire $79,865 Virginia $79,553 Pennsylvania $78,645 Nevada $78,187 North Dakota $78,036 Michigan $77,799 Wisconsin $77,713 Vermont $77,539

Texas $77,057 Maine $77,025 Arizona $76,978 Ohio $76,923 Georgia $76,196 Indiana $75,832 Wyoming $75,761 Utah $75,651

Iowa $75,603 Kansas $75,224 Louisiana $75,113 North Carolina $75,074 Missouri $75,058 Florida $74,750 Montana $74,584 Nebraska $74,426

Kentucky $74,339 South Carolina $74,023 Tennessee $73,826 Idaho $73,747 New Mexico $73,170 Oklahoma $73,044 Alabama $72,578 South Dakota $71,795

Arkansas $71,369 West Virginia $71,140 Mississippi $70,452

Top Paying Cities for Space 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: $82,931
Albion: $82,231
Ashaway: $82,774

Adamsville, RI $82,931 Albion, RI $82,231 Ashaway, RI $82,774 Barrington, RI $82,014 Block Island, RI $82,471 Bradford, RI $82,724 Bristol, RI $82,330 Carolina, RI $82,588

Charlestown, RI $82,618 Chepachet, RI $82,453 Clayville, RI $82,224 Coventry, RI $82,227 West Greenwich, RI $82,454 East Greenwich, RI $82,172 Exeter, RI $82,431 Fiskeville, RI $82,013

Forestdale, RI $82,645 Foster, RI $82,410 Glendale, RI $82,651 Greene, RI $82,518 Greenville, RI $82,044 Harmony, RI $82,150 Harrisville, RI $82,615 Hope, RI $82,064

Hope Valley, RI $82,701 Hopkinton, RI $82,810 Jamestown, RI $82,534 Kenyon, RI $82,577 Little Compton, RI $82,919 Manville, RI $82,339 Mapleville, RI $82,469 Newport, RI $82,617

Middletown, RI $82,653 North Kingstown, RI $82,314 North Scituate, RI $82,151 Oakland, RI $82,558 Pascoag, RI $82,670 Pawtucket, RI $81,892 Central Falls, RI $81,928 Cumberland, RI $82,393

Lincoln, RI $82,010 Portsmouth, RI $82,608 Prudence Island, RI $82,438 Rockville, RI $82,798 Saunderstown, RI $82,484 Shannock, RI $82,582 Slatersville, RI $82,645 Slocum, RI $82,482

Tiverton, RI $82,859 Wakefield, RI $82,555 Kingston, RI $82,523 Narragansett, RI $82,577 Peace Dale, RI $82,544 Warren, RI $82,226 Warwick, RI $81,997 Westerly, RI $82,794

West Kingston, RI $82,549 West Warwick, RI $82,097 Wood River Junction, RI $82,667 Woonsocket, RI $82,649 North Smithfield, RI $82,461 Wyoming, RI $82,582 Providence, RI $81,868 Cranston, RI $81,879

North Providence, RI $81,889 East Providence, RI $81,874 Riverside, RI $81,900 Rumford, RI $81,888 Smithfield, RI $82,054 Johnston, RI $81,916

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

Understanding how a Space 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

$74,992

Average $81,908/year

$87,577

$6,249

Average $6,826/month

$7,298

$1,442

Average $1,575/week

$1,684

$36

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,577	$7,298	$1,684	$42
Average	$81,908	$6,826	$1,575	$39
25th Percentile	$74,992	$6,249	$1,442	$36

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