What are the main factors that influence a Certified Mechanic's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Certified Mechanic's salary?

A Certified Mechanic's salary grows with experience: a Facilities Mechanic Technician I (0-1 years)earns $56,063, a Facilities Mechanic Technician II (1-3 years)earns $62,281, a Certified Mechanic (3-5 years)earns $69,521, a Facilities Mechanic Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $79,894, a Facilities Mechanic Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,473,

What are the highest paying states for a Certified Mechanic?

Certified Mechanic salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certified Mechanic roles are District of Columbia $74,877, California $74,593, Massachusetts $73,599. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certified Mechanic roles make?

Salaries for Certified Mechanic level roles vary by specialization: Line Mechanic: $67,503; Mechanic Helper: $55,682; Mechanic 2 Engine Mechanic: $55,351; Mechanic: $53,536; Apprentice Mechanic: $52,597.

Certified Mechanic Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Certified Mechanic make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certified Mechanic in Rhode Island is $70,116 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,586
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,803 to $78,213
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,144

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Certified Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,213	$6,518	$1,504	$38
Average	$70,116	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$62,803	$5,234	$1,208	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Certified Mechanic Salaries

A Certified Mechanic'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 Certified Mechanic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Mechanic'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): $56,063
Early Career (1-2 years): $62,281
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,521
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,894
Expert (over 8 years): $86,473

Levels	Salary
Facilitie... Level Certified Mechanic	$56,063
Facilitie... Level Certified Mechanic	$62,281
Certified... Level Certified Mechanic	$69,521
Facilitie... Level Certified Mechanic	$79,894
Facilitie... Level Certified Mechanic	$86,473

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How Do Certified Mechanic 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 Certified Mechanics. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,877.
California: $74,593.
Massachusetts: $73,599.

District of Columbia $74,877 California $74,593 Massachusetts $73,599 Washington $73,329 New Jersey $73,302 Alaska $73,207 Connecticut $72,274 New York $71,895

Hawaii $70,684 Rhode Island $70,116 Maryland $69,731 Minnesota $69,203 Colorado $69,000 Illinois $68,933 Oregon $68,676 Delaware $68,486

New Hampshire $68,367 Virginia $68,101 Pennsylvania $67,323 Nevada $66,931 North Dakota $66,803 Michigan $66,600 Wisconsin $66,525 Vermont $66,376

Texas $65,964 Maine $65,937 Arizona $65,896 Ohio $65,849 Georgia $65,227 Indiana $64,916 Wyoming $64,855 Utah $64,760

Iowa $64,720 Kansas $64,395 Louisiana $64,300 North Carolina $64,267 Missouri $64,253 Florida $63,989 Montana $63,847 Nebraska $63,712

Kentucky $63,638 South Carolina $63,367 Tennessee $63,198 Idaho $63,130 New Mexico $62,637 Oklahoma $62,528 Alabama $62,129 South Dakota $61,460

Arkansas $61,095 West Virginia $60,899 Mississippi $60,310

Top Paying Cities for Certified Mechanics

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: $70,993
Albion: $70,393
Ashaway: $70,858

Adamsville, RI $70,993 Albion, RI $70,393 Ashaway, RI $70,858 Barrington, RI $70,208 Block Island, RI $70,598 Bradford, RI $70,816 Bristol, RI $70,478 Carolina, RI $70,699

Charlestown, RI $70,724 Chepachet, RI $70,584 Clayville, RI $70,387 Coventry, RI $70,390 West Greenwich, RI $70,584 East Greenwich, RI $70,343 Exeter, RI $70,565 Fiskeville, RI $70,206

Forestdale, RI $70,747 Foster, RI $70,546 Glendale, RI $70,753 Greene, RI $70,639 Greenville, RI $70,233 Harmony, RI $70,324 Harrisville, RI $70,722 Hope, RI $70,250

Hope Valley, RI $70,796 Hopkinton, RI $70,889 Jamestown, RI $70,653 Kenyon, RI $70,690 Little Compton, RI $70,982 Manville, RI $70,486 Mapleville, RI $70,597 Newport, RI $70,724

Middletown, RI $70,755 North Kingstown, RI $70,464 North Scituate, RI $70,325 Oakland, RI $70,674 Pascoag, RI $70,769 Pawtucket, RI $70,103 Central Falls, RI $70,134 Cumberland, RI $70,532

Lincoln, RI $70,204 Portsmouth, RI $70,716 Prudence Island, RI $70,571 Rockville, RI $70,878 Saunderstown, RI $70,610 Shannock, RI $70,694 Slatersville, RI $70,748 Slocum, RI $70,608

Tiverton, RI $70,931 Wakefield, RI $70,670 Kingston, RI $70,643 Narragansett, RI $70,690 Peace Dale, RI $70,661 Warren, RI $70,389 Warwick, RI $70,193 Westerly, RI $70,875

West Kingston, RI $70,665 West Warwick, RI $70,279 Wood River Junction, RI $70,766 Woonsocket, RI $70,751 North Smithfield, RI $70,590 Wyoming, RI $70,694 Providence, RI $70,082 Cranston, RI $70,092

North Providence, RI $70,100 East Providence, RI $70,087 Riverside, RI $70,110 Rumford, RI $70,099 Smithfield, RI $70,241 Johnston, RI $70,124

Certified Mechanic Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Mechanic'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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$62,803

Average $70,116/year

$78,213

$5,234

Average $5,843/month

$6,518

$1,208

Average $1,348/week

$1,504

$30

Average $34/hour

$38

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$78,213	$6,518	$1,504	$38
Average	$70,116	$5,843	$1,348	$34
25th Percentile	$62,803	$5,234	$1,208	$30

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