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

A Building Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $80,458, an Building Engineer (2-4 years)earns $93,046, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,847, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $141,544, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,446,

What are the highest paying states for a Building Engineer?

Building Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Engineer roles are District of Columbia $99,831, California $99,452, Massachusetts $98,127. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Building Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Chief Building Engineer: $193,091; Building Systems Engineer: $103,829; Building Automation Engineer: $97,130; Building Maintenance Engineer: $85,633; Building Science Engineer: $78,714.

Building Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Building Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Engineer in Rhode Island is $93,483 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,831
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,287 to $99,423
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,645

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Building Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,423	$8,285	$1,912	$48
Average	$93,483	$7,790	$1,798	$45
25th Percentile	$87,287	$7,274	$1,679	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Building Engineer Salaries

A Building 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 Building Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building 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): $80,458
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,046
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,847
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,544
Expert (over 8 years): $163,446

Levels	Salary
Engineer ... Level Building Engineer	$80,458
Building ... Level Building Engineer	$93,046
Engineer ... Level Building Engineer	$111,847
Engineer ... Level Building Engineer	$141,544
Engineer ... Level Building Engineer	$163,446

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

District of Columbia: $99,831.
California: $99,452.
Massachusetts: $98,127.

District of Columbia $99,831 California $99,452 Massachusetts $98,127 Washington $97,766 New Jersey $97,730 Alaska $97,604 Connecticut $96,359 New York $95,855

Hawaii $94,241 Rhode Island $93,483 Maryland $92,969 Minnesota $92,266 Colorado $91,995 Illinois $91,905 Oregon $91,563 Delaware $91,310

New Hampshire $91,152 Virginia $90,796 Pennsylvania $89,759 Nevada $89,236 North Dakota $89,065 Michigan $88,795 Wisconsin $88,695 Vermont $88,497

Texas $87,947 Maine $87,911 Arizona $87,857 Ohio $87,794 Georgia $86,964 Indiana $86,549 Wyoming $86,468 Utah $86,342

Iowa $86,288 Kansas $85,855 Louisiana $85,729 North Carolina $85,684 Missouri $85,666 Florida $85,314 Montana $85,125 Nebraska $84,945

Kentucky $84,845 South Carolina $84,485 Tennessee $84,259 Idaho $84,169 New Mexico $83,511 Oklahoma $83,367 Alabama $82,835 South Dakota $81,942

Arkansas $81,455 West Virginia $81,194 Mississippi $80,409

Top Paying Cities for Building 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: $94,652
Albion: $93,852
Ashaway: $94,472

Adamsville, RI $94,652 Albion, RI $93,852 Ashaway, RI $94,472 Barrington, RI $93,605 Block Island, RI $94,126 Bradford, RI $94,415 Bristol, RI $93,966 Carolina, RI $94,259

Charlestown, RI $94,294 Chepachet, RI $94,106 Clayville, RI $93,844 Coventry, RI $93,848 West Greenwich, RI $94,107 East Greenwich, RI $93,785 Exeter, RI $94,081 Fiskeville, RI $93,603

Forestdale, RI $94,324 Foster, RI $94,057 Glendale, RI $94,332 Greene, RI $94,180 Greenville, RI $93,639 Harmony, RI $93,760 Harrisville, RI $94,291 Hope, RI $93,662

Hope Valley, RI $94,389 Hopkinton, RI $94,514 Jamestown, RI $94,198 Kenyon, RI $94,248 Little Compton, RI $94,637 Manville, RI $93,975 Mapleville, RI $94,124 Newport, RI $94,293

Middletown, RI $94,334 North Kingstown, RI $93,947 North Scituate, RI $93,761 Oakland, RI $94,226 Pascoag, RI $94,353 Pawtucket, RI $93,465 Central Falls, RI $93,507 Cumberland, RI $94,038

Lincoln, RI $93,600 Portsmouth, RI $94,283 Prudence Island, RI $94,089 Rockville, RI $94,499 Saunderstown, RI $94,141 Shannock, RI $94,253 Slatersville, RI $94,325 Slocum, RI $94,139

Tiverton, RI $94,570 Wakefield, RI $94,222 Kingston, RI $94,186 Narragansett, RI $94,248 Peace Dale, RI $94,210 Warren, RI $93,847 Warwick, RI $93,585 Westerly, RI $94,495

West Kingston, RI $94,215 West Warwick, RI $93,700 Wood River Junction, RI $94,350 Woonsocket, RI $94,330 North Smithfield, RI $94,115 Wyoming, RI $94,253 Providence, RI $93,438 Cranston, RI $93,451

North Providence, RI $93,462 East Providence, RI $93,444 Riverside, RI $93,474 Rumford, RI $93,461 Smithfield, RI $93,650 Johnston, RI $93,493

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

Understanding how a Building 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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$87,287

Average $93,483/year

$99,423

$7,274

Average $7,790/month

$8,285

$1,679

Average $1,798/week

$1,912

$42

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,423	$8,285	$1,912	$48
Average	$93,483	$7,790	$1,798	$45
25th Percentile	$87,287	$7,274	$1,679	$42

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