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

A Third Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Investment Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $72,145, an Investment Analyst II (2-4 years)earns $94,279, an Third Engineer (4-7 years)earns $114,655, an Investment Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $135,081, an Investment Manager (7+ years)earns $153,469,

What are the highest paying states for a Third Engineer?

Third Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Third Engineer roles are District of Columbia $120,161, California $119,705, Massachusetts $118,110. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Third Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Third Engineer level roles vary by specialization: VP of Third Party Reimbursements: $243,420; Third Assistant Engineer: $96,710; Third Mate: $83,443; Third Party Administrator: $80,218; Third Year Resident: $75,351.

Third Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Third Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Third Engineer in Rhode Island is $112,521 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,520
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,276 to $121,419
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,950

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Third Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,419	$10,118	$2,335	$58
Average	$112,521	$9,377	$2,164	$54
25th Percentile	$102,276	$8,523	$1,967	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Third Engineer Salaries

A Third 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 Third Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Third 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): $72,145
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,279
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,655
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,081
Expert (over 8 years): $153,469

Levels	Salary
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$72,145
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$94,279
Third Eng... Level Third Engineer	$114,655
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$135,081
Investmen... Level Third Engineer	$153,469

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

District of Columbia: $120,161.
California: $119,705.
Massachusetts: $118,110.

District of Columbia $120,161 California $119,705 Massachusetts $118,110 Washington $117,676 New Jersey $117,632 Alaska $117,480 Connecticut $115,983 New York $115,375

Hawaii $113,432 Rhode Island $112,521 Maryland $111,902 Minnesota $111,056 Colorado $110,730 Illinois $110,622 Oregon $110,209 Delaware $109,905

New Hampshire $109,714 Virginia $109,287 Pennsylvania $108,039 Nevada $107,409 North Dakota $107,203 Michigan $106,877 Wisconsin $106,758 Vermont $106,519

Texas $105,857 Maine $105,814 Arizona $105,749 Ohio $105,673 Georgia $104,674 Indiana $104,175 Wyoming $104,077 Utah $103,925

Iowa $103,860 Kansas $103,339 Louisiana $103,187 North Carolina $103,133 Missouri $103,112 Florida $102,688 Montana $102,460 Nebraska $102,243

Kentucky $102,124 South Carolina $101,690 Tennessee $101,418 Idaho $101,310 New Mexico $100,518 Oklahoma $100,344 Alabama $99,704 South Dakota $98,629

Arkansas $98,043 West Virginia $97,729 Mississippi $96,784

Top Paying Cities for Third 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: $114,366
Albion: $112,467
Ashaway: $114,800

Adamsville, RI $114,366 Albion, RI $112,467 Ashaway, RI $114,800 Barrington, RI $112,467 Block Island, RI $114,203 Bradford, RI $114,724 Bristol, RI $112,358 Carolina, RI $113,791

Charlestown, RI $113,910 Chepachet, RI $112,249 Clayville, RI $112,358 Coventry, RI $112,249 West Greenwich, RI $112,174 East Greenwich, RI $112,325 Exeter, RI $114,724 Fiskeville, RI $112,467

Forestdale, RI $112,358 Foster, RI $112,174 Glendale, RI $112,174 Greene, RI $113,432 Greenville, RI $112,467 Harmony, RI $112,434 Harrisville, RI $112,249 Hope, RI $112,467

Hope Valley, RI $114,800 Hopkinton, RI $114,832 Jamestown, RI $113,682 Kenyon, RI $114,691 Little Compton, RI $114,322 Manville, RI $112,467 Mapleville, RI $112,174 Newport, RI $113,704

Middletown, RI $114,181 North Kingstown, RI $112,141 North Scituate, RI $112,434 Oakland, RI $112,282 Pascoag, RI $112,217 Pawtucket, RI $112,467 Central Falls, RI $112,467 Cumberland, RI $112,467

Lincoln, RI $112,467 Portsmouth, RI $113,248 Prudence Island, RI $112,249 Rockville, RI $114,832 Saunderstown, RI $113,747 Shannock, RI $114,659 Slatersville, RI $112,358 Slocum, RI $113,747

Tiverton, RI $114,398 Wakefield, RI $113,628 Kingston, RI $113,649 Narragansett, RI $113,671 Peace Dale, RI $113,628 Warren, RI $112,434 Warwick, RI $112,467 Westerly, RI $114,865

West Kingston, RI $113,715 West Warwick, RI $112,467 Wood River Junction, RI $114,724 Woonsocket, RI $112,358 North Smithfield, RI $112,434 Wyoming, RI $114,691 Providence, RI $112,467 Cranston, RI $112,467

North Providence, RI $112,467 East Providence, RI $112,467 Riverside, RI $112,467 Rumford, RI $112,467 Smithfield, RI $112,467 Johnston, RI $112,467

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

Understanding how a Third 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 February 01, 2026

$102,276

Average $112,521/year

$121,419

$8,523

Average $9,377/month

$10,118

$1,967

Average $2,164/week

$2,335

$49

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$121,419	$10,118	$2,335	$58
Average	$112,521	$9,377	$2,164	$54
25th Percentile	$102,276	$8,523	$1,967	$49

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