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

A Vision Engineer's salary grows with experience: a CAE Designer I (0-2 years)earns $75,303, a CAE Designer II (2-4 years)earns $84,640, a Vision Engineer (4-7 years)earns $116,675, a CAE Designer IV (7+ years)earns $134,672, a CAE Designer V (7-10 years)earns $153,499,

What are the highest paying states for a Vision Engineer?

Vision Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Vision Engineer roles are District of Columbia $122,063, California $121,600, Massachusetts $119,980. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Vision Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Vision Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Vision Rehabilitation Therapist: $140,603; Computer Vision Researcher: $124,986; Computer Vision Engineer: $118,315; Vision Scientist: $97,109; Machine Vision Engineer: $94,578.

Vision Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Vision Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Vision Engineer in Rhode Island is $114,302 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,947
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,909 to $125,109
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,537

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Vision Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,109	$10,426	$2,406	$60
Average	$114,302	$9,525	$2,198	$55
25th Percentile	$102,909	$8,576	$1,979	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Vision Engineer Salaries

A Vision 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 Vision Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vision 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): $75,303
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,640
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,675
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,672
Expert (over 8 years): $153,499

Levels	Salary
CAE Desig... Level Vision Engineer	$75,303
CAE Desig... Level Vision Engineer	$84,640
Vision En... Level Vision Engineer	$116,675
CAE Desig... Level Vision Engineer	$134,672
CAE Desig... Level Vision Engineer	$153,499

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

District of Columbia: $122,063.
California: $121,600.
Massachusetts: $119,980.

District of Columbia $122,063 California $121,600 Massachusetts $119,980 Washington $119,539 New Jersey $119,495 Alaska $119,340 Connecticut $117,819 New York $117,201

Hawaii $115,228 Rhode Island $114,302 Maryland $113,674 Minnesota $112,814 Colorado $112,483 Illinois $112,373 Oregon $111,954 Delaware $111,645

New Hampshire $111,451 Virginia $111,017 Pennsylvania $109,749 Nevada $109,109 North Dakota $108,900 Michigan $108,569 Wisconsin $108,448 Vermont $108,205

Texas $107,533 Maine $107,489 Arizona $107,423 Ohio $107,346 Georgia $106,331 Indiana $105,824 Wyoming $105,725 Utah $105,571

Iowa $105,504 Kansas $104,975 Louisiana $104,821 North Carolina $104,766 Missouri $104,744 Florida $104,314 Montana $104,082 Nebraska $103,862

Kentucky $103,741 South Carolina $103,300 Tennessee $103,024 Idaho $102,914 New Mexico $102,109 Oklahoma $101,933 Alabama $101,282 South Dakota $100,191

Arkansas $99,595 West Virginia $99,276 Mississippi $98,316

Top Paying Cities for Vision 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: $115,731
Albion: $114,753
Ashaway: $115,511

Adamsville, RI $115,731 Albion, RI $114,753 Ashaway, RI $115,511 Barrington, RI $114,451 Block Island, RI $115,088 Bradford, RI $115,442 Bristol, RI $114,892 Carolina, RI $115,251

Charlestown, RI $115,293 Chepachet, RI $115,064 Clayville, RI $114,743 Coventry, RI $114,749 West Greenwich, RI $115,065 East Greenwich, RI $114,671 Exeter, RI $115,033 Fiskeville, RI $114,449

Forestdale, RI $115,331 Foster, RI $115,003 Glendale, RI $115,339 Greene, RI $115,154 Greenville, RI $114,493 Harmony, RI $114,640 Harrisville, RI $115,290 Hope, RI $114,520

Hope Valley, RI $115,410 Hopkinton, RI $115,562 Jamestown, RI $115,176 Kenyon, RI $115,237 Little Compton, RI $115,713 Manville, RI $114,904 Mapleville, RI $115,086 Newport, RI $115,292

Middletown, RI $115,343 North Kingstown, RI $114,869 North Scituate, RI $114,642 Oakland, RI $115,210 Pascoag, RI $115,366 Pawtucket, RI $114,280 Central Falls, RI $114,331 Cumberland, RI $114,980

Lincoln, RI $114,445 Portsmouth, RI $115,280 Prudence Island, RI $115,043 Rockville, RI $115,544 Saunderstown, RI $115,107 Shannock, RI $115,244 Slatersville, RI $115,332 Slocum, RI $115,103

Tiverton, RI $115,630 Wakefield, RI $115,205 Kingston, RI $115,161 Narragansett, RI $115,237 Peace Dale, RI $115,191 Warren, RI $114,746 Warwick, RI $114,427 Westerly, RI $115,539

West Kingston, RI $115,197 West Warwick, RI $114,567 Wood River Junction, RI $115,361 Woonsocket, RI $115,337 North Smithfield, RI $115,075 Wyoming, RI $115,244 Providence, RI $114,247 Cranston, RI $114,262

North Providence, RI $114,276 East Providence, RI $114,255 Riverside, RI $114,291 Rumford, RI $114,274 Smithfield, RI $114,506 Johnston, RI $114,314

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

Understanding how a Vision 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.

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$102,909

Average $114,302/year

$125,109

$8,576

Average $9,525/month

$10,426

$1,979

Average $2,198/week

$2,406

$49

Average $55/hour

$60

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$125,109	$10,426	$2,406	$60
Average	$114,302	$9,525	$2,198	$55
25th Percentile	$102,909	$8,576	$1,979	$49

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