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

An Associate Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $83,155, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,165, an Associate Engineer (4-7 years)earns $115,595, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $146,278, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,921,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Engineer?

Associate Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Engineer roles are District of Columbia $124,025, California $123,555, Massachusetts $121,908. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Associate Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Associate Systems Engineer: $92,429; Associate Process Engineer: $88,780; Associate Solutions Engineer: $84,203; DevOps Associate Engineer: $83,500; Associate Software Engineer: $82,167.

Associate Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Associate Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Engineer in Rhode Island is $116,139 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,286
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,524 to $123,544
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,591

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Associate Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,544	$10,295	$2,376	$59
Average	$116,139	$9,678	$2,233	$56
25th Percentile	$108,524	$9,044	$2,087	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Engineer Salaries

An Associate 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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $83,155
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,165
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,595
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $146,278
Expert (over 8 years): $168,921

Levels	Salary
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$83,155
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$96,165
Associate... Level Associate Engineer	$115,595
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$146,278
Engineer ... Level Associate Engineer	$168,921

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

District of Columbia: $124,025.
California: $123,555.
Massachusetts: $121,908.

District of Columbia $124,025 California $123,555 Massachusetts $121,908 Washington $121,460 New Jersey $121,415 Alaska $121,258 Connecticut $119,713 New York $119,085

Hawaii $117,080 Rhode Island $116,139 Maryland $115,501 Minnesota $114,627 Colorado $114,291 Illinois $114,179 Oregon $113,753 Delaware $113,440

New Hampshire $113,242 Virginia $112,801 Pennsylvania $111,513 Nevada $110,863 North Dakota $110,650 Michigan $110,314 Wisconsin $110,191 Vermont $109,945

Texas $109,261 Maine $109,217 Arizona $109,149 Ohio $109,071 Georgia $108,040 Indiana $107,525 Wyoming $107,424 Utah $107,267

Iowa $107,200 Kansas $106,663 Louisiana $106,506 North Carolina $106,450 Missouri $106,427 Florida $105,990 Montana $105,755 Nebraska $105,531

Kentucky $105,408 South Carolina $104,960 Tennessee $104,680 Idaho $104,568 New Mexico $103,750 Oklahoma $103,571 Alabama $102,910 South Dakota $101,801

Arkansas $101,196 West Virginia $100,871 Mississippi $99,897

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $117,591
Albion: $116,597
Ashaway: $117,368

Adamsville, RI $117,591 Albion, RI $116,597 Ashaway, RI $117,368 Barrington, RI $116,290 Block Island, RI $116,938 Bradford, RI $117,297 Bristol, RI $116,739 Carolina, RI $117,104

Charlestown, RI $117,146 Chepachet, RI $116,913 Clayville, RI $116,587 Coventry, RI $116,593 West Greenwich, RI $116,914 East Greenwich, RI $116,514 Exeter, RI $116,882 Fiskeville, RI $116,288

Forestdale, RI $117,184 Foster, RI $116,852 Glendale, RI $117,193 Greene, RI $117,005 Greenville, RI $116,333 Harmony, RI $116,483 Harrisville, RI $117,143 Hope, RI $116,361

Hope Valley, RI $117,265 Hopkinton, RI $117,420 Jamestown, RI $117,028 Kenyon, RI $117,089 Little Compton, RI $117,573 Manville, RI $116,751 Mapleville, RI $116,936 Newport, RI $117,145

Middletown, RI $117,197 North Kingstown, RI $116,715 North Scituate, RI $116,484 Oakland, RI $117,062 Pascoag, RI $117,220 Pawtucket, RI $116,117 Central Falls, RI $116,168 Cumberland, RI $116,828

Lincoln, RI $116,285 Portsmouth, RI $117,133 Prudence Island, RI $116,892 Rockville, RI $117,402 Saunderstown, RI $116,957 Shannock, RI $117,096 Slatersville, RI $117,185 Slocum, RI $116,954

Tiverton, RI $117,489 Wakefield, RI $117,057 Kingston, RI $117,012 Narragansett, RI $117,089 Peace Dale, RI $117,042 Warren, RI $116,591 Warwick, RI $116,266 Westerly, RI $117,396

West Kingston, RI $117,049 West Warwick, RI $116,408 Wood River Junction, RI $117,216 Woonsocket, RI $117,191 North Smithfield, RI $116,924 Wyoming, RI $117,096 Providence, RI $116,083 Cranston, RI $116,099

North Providence, RI $116,112 East Providence, RI $116,091 Riverside, RI $116,128 Rumford, RI $116,111 Smithfield, RI $116,346 Johnston, RI $116,152

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

Understanding how an Associate 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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$108,524

Average $116,139/year

$123,544

$9,044

Average $9,678/month

$10,295

$2,087

Average $2,233/week

$2,376

$52

Average $56/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$123,544	$10,295	$2,376	$59
Average	$116,139	$9,678	$2,233	$56
25th Percentile	$108,524	$9,044	$2,087	$52

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