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

An Electrical Technician's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Technician (1-3 years)earns $62,494, an Electric/Electronics Technician II (3-5 years)earns $70,310, an Electric/Electronics Technician III (5-7 years)earns $77,853,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Technician?

Electrical Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Technician roles are District of Columbia $67,315, California $67,060, Massachusetts $66,166. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Technician roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Technician level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Instrumentation Technician: $79,330; Electrical Field Technician: $74,606; Electrical Senior Technician: $72,855; Electrical Line Technician: $68,502; Electrical Mechanical Technician: $68,486.

Electrical Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Technician in Rhode Island is $63,035 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,084
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,261 to $70,388
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,094

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Electrical Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,388	$5,866	$1,354	$34
Average	$63,035	$5,253	$1,212	$30
25th Percentile	$56,261	$4,688	$1,082	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Technician Salaries

An Electrical Technician'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 Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,315.
California: $67,060.
Massachusetts: $66,166.

District of Columbia $67,315 California $67,060 Massachusetts $66,166 Washington $65,923 New Jersey $65,898 Alaska $65,813 Connecticut $64,974 New York $64,634

Hawaii $63,545 Rhode Island $63,035 Maryland $62,688 Minnesota $62,214 Colorado $62,032 Illinois $61,971 Oregon $61,740 Delaware $61,570

New Hampshire $61,463 Virginia $61,223 Pennsylvania $60,524 Nevada $60,171 North Dakota $60,056 Michigan $59,873 Wisconsin $59,806 Vermont $59,673

Texas $59,302 Maine $59,277 Arizona $59,241 Ohio $59,198 Georgia $58,639 Indiana $58,359 Wyoming $58,305 Utah $58,220

Iowa $58,183 Kansas $57,891 Louisiana $57,806 North Carolina $57,776 Missouri $57,764 Florida $57,526 Montana $57,399 Nebraska $57,277

Kentucky $57,210 South Carolina $56,967 Tennessee $56,815 Idaho $56,754 New Mexico $56,311 Oklahoma $56,213 Alabama $55,855 South Dakota $55,253

Arkansas $54,924 West Virginia $54,748 Mississippi $54,219

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Technicians

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: $64,068
Albion: $63,004
Ashaway: $64,311

Adamsville, RI $64,068 Albion, RI $63,004 Ashaway, RI $64,311 Barrington, RI $63,004 Block Island, RI $63,977 Bradford, RI $64,269 Bristol, RI $62,944 Carolina, RI $63,746

Charlestown, RI $63,813 Chepachet, RI $62,883 Clayville, RI $62,944 Coventry, RI $62,883 West Greenwich, RI $62,840 East Greenwich, RI $62,925 Exeter, RI $64,269 Fiskeville, RI $63,004

Forestdale, RI $62,944 Foster, RI $62,840 Glendale, RI $62,840 Greene, RI $63,545 Greenville, RI $63,004 Harmony, RI $62,986 Harrisville, RI $62,883 Hope, RI $63,004

Hope Valley, RI $64,311 Hopkinton, RI $64,330 Jamestown, RI $63,685 Kenyon, RI $64,251 Little Compton, RI $64,044 Manville, RI $63,004 Mapleville, RI $62,840 Newport, RI $63,697

Middletown, RI $63,965 North Kingstown, RI $62,822 North Scituate, RI $62,986 Oakland, RI $62,901 Pascoag, RI $62,865 Pawtucket, RI $63,004 Central Falls, RI $63,004 Cumberland, RI $63,004

Lincoln, RI $63,004 Portsmouth, RI $63,442 Prudence Island, RI $62,883 Rockville, RI $64,330 Saunderstown, RI $63,722 Shannock, RI $64,232 Slatersville, RI $62,944 Slocum, RI $63,722

Tiverton, RI $64,087 Wakefield, RI $63,655 Kingston, RI $63,667 Narragansett, RI $63,679 Peace Dale, RI $63,655 Warren, RI $62,986 Warwick, RI $63,004 Westerly, RI $64,348

West Kingston, RI $63,704 West Warwick, RI $63,004 Wood River Junction, RI $64,269 Woonsocket, RI $62,944 North Smithfield, RI $62,986 Wyoming, RI $64,251 Providence, RI $63,004 Cranston, RI $63,004

North Providence, RI $63,004 East Providence, RI $63,004 Riverside, RI $63,004 Rumford, RI $63,004 Smithfield, RI $63,004 Johnston, RI $63,004

Electrical Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Technician'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

$56,261

Average $63,035/year

$70,388

$4,688

Average $5,253/month

$5,866

$1,082

Average $1,212/week

$1,354

$27

Average $30/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$70,388	$5,866	$1,354	$34
Average	$63,035	$5,253	$1,212	$30
25th Percentile	$56,261	$4,688	$1,082	$27

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