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

An Associate Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $83,174 for beginners, reaching about $84,785 at mid-level, and approach $85,171 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Design Engineer?

Associate Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $89,552, California $89,213, Massachusetts $88,024. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Product Design Engineer V: $160,186; Product Design Engineer IV: $136,703; Design Engineer: $128,044; Design Engineer, Senior: $111,960; Product Design Engineer III: $111,951.

Associate Design Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Associate Design Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Design Engineer in Rhode Island is $83,858 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,893
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,840 to $89,111
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,182

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Associate Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,111	$7,426	$1,714	$43
Average	$83,858	$6,988	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$79,840	$6,653	$1,535	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Design Engineer Salaries

An Associate Design 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 Associate Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Design 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): $83,174
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,627
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,785
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,017
Expert (over 8 years): $85,171

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Associate Design Engineer	$83,174
Intermediate Level Associate Design Engineer	$83,627
Senior Level Associate Design Engineer	$84,785
Specialist Level Associate Design Engineer	$85,017
Expert Level Associate Design Engineer	$85,171

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

District of Columbia: $89,552.
California: $89,213.
Massachusetts: $88,024.

District of Columbia $89,552 California $89,213 Massachusetts $88,024 Washington $87,700 New Jersey $87,668 Alaska $87,555 Connecticut $86,438 New York $85,986

Hawaii $84,538 Rhode Island $83,858 Maryland $83,397 Minnesota $82,766 Colorado $82,524 Illinois $82,443 Oregon $82,136 Delaware $81,909

New Hampshire $81,767 Virginia $81,448 Pennsylvania $80,518 Nevada $80,049 North Dakota $79,895 Michigan $79,652 Wisconsin $79,564 Vermont $79,386

Texas $78,892 Maine $78,860 Arizona $78,811 Ohio $78,755 Georgia $78,011 Indiana $77,639 Wyoming $77,566 Utah $77,453

Iowa $77,404 Kansas $77,016 Louisiana $76,903 North Carolina $76,862 Missouri $76,846 Florida $76,530 Montana $76,361 Nebraska $76,199

Kentucky $76,110 South Carolina $75,786 Tennessee $75,584 Idaho $75,503 New Mexico $74,913 Oklahoma $74,783 Alabama $74,306 South Dakota $73,505

Arkansas $73,069 West Virginia $72,834 Mississippi $72,130

Top Paying Cities for Associate Design 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: $85,233
Albion: $83,818
Ashaway: $85,557

Adamsville, RI $85,233 Albion, RI $83,818 Ashaway, RI $85,557 Barrington, RI $83,818 Block Island, RI $85,112 Bradford, RI $85,500 Bristol, RI $83,737 Carolina, RI $84,805

Charlestown, RI $84,894 Chepachet, RI $83,656 Clayville, RI $83,737 Coventry, RI $83,656 West Greenwich, RI $83,600 East Greenwich, RI $83,713 Exeter, RI $85,500 Fiskeville, RI $83,818

Forestdale, RI $83,737 Foster, RI $83,600 Glendale, RI $83,600 Greene, RI $84,538 Greenville, RI $83,818 Harmony, RI $83,794 Harrisville, RI $83,656 Hope, RI $83,818

Hope Valley, RI $85,557 Hopkinton, RI $85,581 Jamestown, RI $84,724 Kenyon, RI $85,476 Little Compton, RI $85,201 Manville, RI $83,818 Mapleville, RI $83,600 Newport, RI $84,740

Middletown, RI $85,096 North Kingstown, RI $83,575 North Scituate, RI $83,794 Oakland, RI $83,680 Pascoag, RI $83,632 Pawtucket, RI $83,818 Central Falls, RI $83,818 Cumberland, RI $83,818

Lincoln, RI $83,818 Portsmouth, RI $84,400 Prudence Island, RI $83,656 Rockville, RI $85,581 Saunderstown, RI $84,772 Shannock, RI $85,452 Slatersville, RI $83,737 Slocum, RI $84,772

Tiverton, RI $85,258 Wakefield, RI $84,683 Kingston, RI $84,700 Narragansett, RI $84,716 Peace Dale, RI $84,683 Warren, RI $83,794 Warwick, RI $83,818 Westerly, RI $85,605

West Kingston, RI $84,748 West Warwick, RI $83,818 Wood River Junction, RI $85,500 Woonsocket, RI $83,737 North Smithfield, RI $83,794 Wyoming, RI $85,476 Providence, RI $83,818 Cranston, RI $83,818

North Providence, RI $83,818 East Providence, RI $83,818 Riverside, RI $83,818 Rumford, RI $83,818 Smithfield, RI $83,818 Johnston, RI $83,818

Associate Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Design 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 January 01, 2026

$79,840

Average $83,858/year

$89,111

$6,653

Average $6,988/month

$7,426

$1,535

Average $1,613/week

$1,714

$38

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,111	$7,426	$1,714	$43
Average	$83,858	$6,988	$1,613	$40
25th Percentile	$79,840	$6,653	$1,535	$38

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