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

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

How does experience change A Consulting Engineer 's salary?

A Consulting Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Consulting Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $84,265, an Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,449, an Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,139, an Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $148,222, an Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,175,

What are the highest paying states for a Consulting Engineer I?

Consulting Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Consulting Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $90,452, California $90,109, Massachusetts $88,908. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Consulting Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Consulting Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Consulting Systems Engineer: $118,908; Consulting Software Engineer: $102,580; Corrosion Engineer I: $93,356; Senior Consulting Engineer: $84,242; Facilities Engineer I: $79,749.

Consulting Engineer I Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Consulting Engineer I make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Consulting Engineer I in Rhode Island is $84,701 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,013
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,323 to $90,622
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,517

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Consulting Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,622	$7,552	$1,743	$44
Average	$84,701	$7,058	$1,629	$41
25th Percentile	$78,323	$6,527	$1,506	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Consulting Engineer I Salaries

A Consulting Engineer I'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 Consulting Engineer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Consulting Engineer I'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): $84,265
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,449
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,139
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $148,222
Expert (over 8 years): $171,175

Levels	Salary
Consultin... Level Consulting Engineer I	$84,265
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$97,449
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$117,139
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$148,222
Engineer ... Level Consulting Engineer I	$171,175

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How Do Consulting Engineer I 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 Consulting Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,452.
California: $90,109.
Massachusetts: $88,908.

District of Columbia $90,452 California $90,109 Massachusetts $88,908 Washington $88,581 New Jersey $88,548 Alaska $88,434 Connecticut $87,307 New York $86,849

Hawaii $85,387 Rhode Island $84,701 Maryland $84,235 Minnesota $83,598 Colorado $83,353 Illinois $83,271 Oregon $82,961 Delaware $82,732

New Hampshire $82,588 Virginia $82,266 Pennsylvania $81,327 Nevada $80,853 North Dakota $80,698 Michigan $80,453 Wisconsin $80,363 Vermont $80,183

Texas $79,685 Maine $79,652 Arizona $79,603 Ohio $79,546 Georgia $78,794 Indiana $78,418 Wyoming $78,345 Utah $78,230

Iowa $78,181 Kansas $77,789 Louisiana $77,675 North Carolina $77,634 Missouri $77,618 Florida $77,299 Montana $77,128 Nebraska $76,964

Kentucky $76,874 South Carolina $76,548 Tennessee $76,343 Idaho $76,262 New Mexico $75,665 Oklahoma $75,535 Alabama $75,053 South Dakota $74,244

Arkansas $73,803 West Virginia $73,566 Mississippi $72,855

Top Paying Cities for Consulting Engineer Is

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: $86,089
Albion: $84,660
Ashaway: $86,416

Adamsville, RI $86,089 Albion, RI $84,660 Ashaway, RI $86,416 Barrington, RI $84,660 Block Island, RI $85,967 Bradford, RI $86,359 Bristol, RI $84,578 Carolina, RI $85,656

Charlestown, RI $85,746 Chepachet, RI $84,496 Clayville, RI $84,578 Coventry, RI $84,496 West Greenwich, RI $84,439 East Greenwich, RI $84,554 Exeter, RI $86,359 Fiskeville, RI $84,660

Forestdale, RI $84,578 Foster, RI $84,439 Glendale, RI $84,439 Greene, RI $85,387 Greenville, RI $84,660 Harmony, RI $84,635 Harrisville, RI $84,496 Hope, RI $84,660

Hope Valley, RI $86,416 Hopkinton, RI $86,441 Jamestown, RI $85,575 Kenyon, RI $86,335 Little Compton, RI $86,057 Manville, RI $84,660 Mapleville, RI $84,439 Newport, RI $85,591

Middletown, RI $85,951 North Kingstown, RI $84,415 North Scituate, RI $84,635 Oakland, RI $84,521 Pascoag, RI $84,472 Pawtucket, RI $84,660 Central Falls, RI $84,660 Cumberland, RI $84,660

Lincoln, RI $84,660 Portsmouth, RI $85,248 Prudence Island, RI $84,496 Rockville, RI $86,441 Saunderstown, RI $85,624 Shannock, RI $86,310 Slatersville, RI $84,578 Slocum, RI $85,624

Tiverton, RI $86,114 Wakefield, RI $85,534 Kingston, RI $85,550 Narragansett, RI $85,567 Peace Dale, RI $85,534 Warren, RI $84,635 Warwick, RI $84,660 Westerly, RI $86,465

West Kingston, RI $85,599 West Warwick, RI $84,660 Wood River Junction, RI $86,359 Woonsocket, RI $84,578 North Smithfield, RI $84,635 Wyoming, RI $86,335 Providence, RI $84,660 Cranston, RI $84,660

North Providence, RI $84,660 East Providence, RI $84,660 Riverside, RI $84,660 Rumford, RI $84,660 Smithfield, RI $84,660 Johnston, RI $84,660

Consulting Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Consulting Engineer I'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 April 01, 2026

$78,323

Average $84,701/year

$90,622

$6,527

Average $7,058/month

$7,552

$1,506

Average $1,629/week

$1,743

$38

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,622	$7,552	$1,743	$44
Average	$84,701	$7,058	$1,629	$41
25th Percentile	$78,323	$6,527	$1,506	$38

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