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

An Electrical Design Senior Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Designer I (0-2 years)earns $66,883, an Electrical Design Senior Engineer (2-4 years)earns $77,067, an Electrical Designer III (4-7 years)earns $85,747,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Design Senior Engineer?

Electrical Design Senior Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Design Senior Engineer roles are District of Columbia $82,847, California $82,533, Massachusetts $81,433. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Design Senior Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Design Senior Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Design Engineer VI: $200,790; Electrical Design Engineer V: $166,830; Electrical Design Engineer IV: $143,790; Senior Electrical Engineer: $120,773; Electrical Design Engineer III: $120,760.

Electrical Design Senior Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Design Senior Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Design Senior Engineer in Rhode Island is $77,579 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,899
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,003 to $84,551
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,016

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Electrical Design Senior Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,551	$7,046	$1,626	$41
Average	$77,579	$6,465	$1,492	$37
25th Percentile	$71,003	$5,917	$1,365	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Design Senior Engineer Salaries

An Electrical Design Senior 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 Do Electrical Design Senior 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 Electrical Design Senior Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,847.
California: $82,533.
Massachusetts: $81,433.

District of Columbia $82,847 California $82,533 Massachusetts $81,433 Washington $81,134 New Jersey $81,104 Alaska $80,999 Connecticut $79,966 New York $79,547

Hawaii $78,208 Rhode Island $77,579 Maryland $77,153 Minnesota $76,569 Colorado $76,345 Illinois $76,270 Oregon $75,986 Delaware $75,776

New Hampshire $75,644 Virginia $75,350 Pennsylvania $74,489 Nevada $74,055 North Dakota $73,913 Michigan $73,688 Wisconsin $73,606 Vermont $73,442

Texas $72,985 Maine $72,955 Arizona $72,910 Ohio $72,858 Georgia $72,169 Indiana $71,825 Wyoming $71,758 Utah $71,653

Iowa $71,608 Kansas $71,249 Louisiana $71,144 North Carolina $71,107 Missouri $71,092 Florida $70,800 Montana $70,643 Nebraska $70,493

Kentucky $70,411 South Carolina $70,112 Tennessee $69,925 Idaho $69,850 New Mexico $69,304 Oklahoma $69,184 Alabama $68,742 South Dakota $68,002

Arkansas $67,598 West Virginia $67,381 Mississippi $66,730

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Design Senior 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: $78,851
Albion: $77,542
Ashaway: $79,151

Adamsville, RI $78,851 Albion, RI $77,542 Ashaway, RI $79,151 Barrington, RI $77,542 Block Island, RI $78,739 Bradford, RI $79,098 Bristol, RI $77,467 Carolina, RI $78,455

Charlestown, RI $78,537 Chepachet, RI $77,392 Clayville, RI $77,467 Coventry, RI $77,392 West Greenwich, RI $77,340 East Greenwich, RI $77,445 Exeter, RI $79,098 Fiskeville, RI $77,542

Forestdale, RI $77,467 Foster, RI $77,340 Glendale, RI $77,340 Greene, RI $78,208 Greenville, RI $77,542 Harmony, RI $77,520 Harrisville, RI $77,392 Hope, RI $77,542

Hope Valley, RI $79,151 Hopkinton, RI $79,173 Jamestown, RI $78,380 Kenyon, RI $79,076 Little Compton, RI $78,821 Manville, RI $77,542 Mapleville, RI $77,340 Newport, RI $78,395

Middletown, RI $78,724 North Kingstown, RI $77,317 North Scituate, RI $77,520 Oakland, RI $77,415 Pascoag, RI $77,370 Pawtucket, RI $77,542 Central Falls, RI $77,542 Cumberland, RI $77,542

Lincoln, RI $77,542 Portsmouth, RI $78,081 Prudence Island, RI $77,392 Rockville, RI $79,173 Saunderstown, RI $78,425 Shannock, RI $79,053 Slatersville, RI $77,467 Slocum, RI $78,425

Tiverton, RI $78,874 Wakefield, RI $78,343 Kingston, RI $78,358 Narragansett, RI $78,373 Peace Dale, RI $78,343 Warren, RI $77,520 Warwick, RI $77,542 Westerly, RI $79,196

West Kingston, RI $78,402 West Warwick, RI $77,542 Wood River Junction, RI $79,098 Woonsocket, RI $77,467 North Smithfield, RI $77,520 Wyoming, RI $79,076 Providence, RI $77,542 Cranston, RI $77,542

North Providence, RI $77,542 East Providence, RI $77,542 Riverside, RI $77,542 Rumford, RI $77,542 Smithfield, RI $77,542 Johnston, RI $77,542

Electrical Design Senior Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Design Senior 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 April 01, 2026

$71,003

Average $77,579/year

$84,551

$5,917

Average $6,465/month

$7,046

$1,365

Average $1,492/week

$1,626

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,551	$7,046	$1,626	$41
Average	$77,579	$6,465	$1,492	$37
25th Percentile	$71,003	$5,917	$1,365	$34

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