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

An Electrical Engineer Designer's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineer Designer (0-2 years)earns $84,985, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,013, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $125,292, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,185, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $173,100,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Engineer Designer?

Electrical Engineer Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Engineer Designer roles are District of Columbia $91,383, California $91,036, Massachusetts $89,823. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Engineer Designer roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Engineer Designer level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Lead Designer: $152,311; Electrical and Instrumentation Designer: $108,329; Assistant Electrical Designer: $98,553; Senior Electrical Designer: $85,755; Electrical Designer III: $84,304.

Electrical Engineer Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Engineer Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineer Designer in Rhode Island is $85,573 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,846
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,778 to $93,567
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,682

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Electrical Engineer Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,567	$7,797	$1,799	$45
Average	$85,573	$7,131	$1,646	$41
25th Percentile	$77,778	$6,482	$1,496	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineer Designer Salaries

An Electrical Engineer Designer'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 Electrical Engineer Designer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineer Designer'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): $84,985
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,013
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,292
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,185
Expert (over 8 years): $173,100

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$84,985
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$103,013
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$125,292
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$149,185
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineer Designer	$173,100

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How Do Electrical Engineer Designer 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 Engineer Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,383.
California: $91,036.
Massachusetts: $89,823.

District of Columbia $91,383 California $91,036 Massachusetts $89,823 Washington $89,493 New Jersey $89,460 Alaska $89,344 Connecticut $88,205 New York $87,743

Hawaii $86,266 Rhode Island $85,573 Maryland $85,102 Minnesota $84,458 Colorado $84,211 Illinois $84,128 Oregon $83,815 Delaware $83,583

New Hampshire $83,438 Virginia $83,113 Pennsylvania $82,164 Nevada $81,685 North Dakota $81,528 Michigan $81,281 Wisconsin $81,190 Vermont $81,008

Texas $80,505 Maine $80,472 Arizona $80,422 Ohio $80,365 Georgia $79,605 Indiana $79,226 Wyoming $79,151 Utah $79,036

Iowa $78,986 Kansas $78,590 Louisiana $78,475 North Carolina $78,433 Missouri $78,417 Florida $78,095 Montana $77,922 Nebraska $77,757

Kentucky $77,666 South Carolina $77,336 Tennessee $77,129 Idaho $77,047 New Mexico $76,444 Oklahoma $76,312 Alabama $75,825 South Dakota $75,008

Arkansas $74,562 West Virginia $74,323 Mississippi $73,605

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineer Designers

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: $86,976
Albion: $85,531
Ashaway: $87,306

Adamsville, RI $86,976 Albion, RI $85,531 Ashaway, RI $87,306 Barrington, RI $85,531 Block Island, RI $86,852 Bradford, RI $87,248 Bristol, RI $85,449 Carolina, RI $86,538

Charlestown, RI $86,629 Chepachet, RI $85,366 Clayville, RI $85,449 Coventry, RI $85,366 West Greenwich, RI $85,308 East Greenwich, RI $85,424 Exeter, RI $87,248 Fiskeville, RI $85,531

Forestdale, RI $85,449 Foster, RI $85,308 Glendale, RI $85,308 Greene, RI $86,266 Greenville, RI $85,531 Harmony, RI $85,507 Harrisville, RI $85,366 Hope, RI $85,531

Hope Valley, RI $87,306 Hopkinton, RI $87,331 Jamestown, RI $86,456 Kenyon, RI $87,223 Little Compton, RI $86,943 Manville, RI $85,531 Mapleville, RI $85,308 Newport, RI $86,472

Middletown, RI $86,835 North Kingstown, RI $85,284 North Scituate, RI $85,507 Oakland, RI $85,391 Pascoag, RI $85,342 Pawtucket, RI $85,531 Central Falls, RI $85,531 Cumberland, RI $85,531

Lincoln, RI $85,531 Portsmouth, RI $86,126 Prudence Island, RI $85,366 Rockville, RI $87,331 Saunderstown, RI $86,505 Shannock, RI $87,199 Slatersville, RI $85,449 Slocum, RI $86,505

Tiverton, RI $87,000 Wakefield, RI $86,414 Kingston, RI $86,431 Narragansett, RI $86,447 Peace Dale, RI $86,414 Warren, RI $85,507 Warwick, RI $85,531 Westerly, RI $87,355

West Kingston, RI $86,480 West Warwick, RI $85,531 Wood River Junction, RI $87,248 Woonsocket, RI $85,449 North Smithfield, RI $85,507 Wyoming, RI $87,223 Providence, RI $85,531 Cranston, RI $85,531

North Providence, RI $85,531 East Providence, RI $85,531 Riverside, RI $85,531 Rumford, RI $85,531 Smithfield, RI $85,531 Johnston, RI $85,531

Electrical Engineer Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineer Designer'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 February 01, 2026

$77,778

Average $85,573/year

$93,567

$6,482

Average $7,131/month

$7,797

$1,496

Average $1,646/week

$1,799

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,567	$7,797	$1,799	$45
Average	$85,573	$7,131	$1,646	$41
25th Percentile	$77,778	$6,482	$1,496	$37

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