What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Transportation 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 Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Transportation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Entry Level Transportation Engineer (0-2 years)earns $69,982, a Transportation Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,146, a Transportation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,148, a Transportation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $125,712,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer?

Entry Level Transportation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Transportation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $75,163, California $74,878, Massachusetts $73,880. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Transportation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Transportation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: engineer entry level: $88,552; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Level Aerospace Engineer: $79,702; Entry Level Security Engineer: $78,645; Entry Level Civil Engineer: $74,201.

Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Entry Level Transportation Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Transportation Engineer in Rhode Island is $70,384 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,831
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,480 to $75,852
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,016

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Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,852	$6,321	$1,459	$36
Average	$70,384	$5,865	$1,354	$34
25th Percentile	$65,480	$5,457	$1,259	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Transportation 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 Entry Level Transportation 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 Entry Level Transportation Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $75,163.
California: $74,878.
Massachusetts: $73,880.

District of Columbia $75,163 California $74,878 Massachusetts $73,880 Washington $73,608 New Jersey $73,581 Alaska $73,486 Connecticut $72,549 New York $72,169

Hawaii $70,954 Rhode Island $70,384 Maryland $69,997 Minnesota $69,467 Colorado $69,264 Illinois $69,196 Oregon $68,938 Delaware $68,748

New Hampshire $68,628 Virginia $68,361 Pennsylvania $67,580 Nevada $67,186 North Dakota $67,057 Michigan $66,854 Wisconsin $66,779 Vermont $66,630

Texas $66,216 Maine $66,188 Arizona $66,148 Ohio $66,100 Georgia $65,476 Indiana $65,163 Wyoming $65,102 Utah $65,007

Iowa $64,967 Kansas $64,641 Louisiana $64,546 North Carolina $64,512 Missouri $64,498 Florida $64,233 Montana $64,091 Nebraska $63,955

Kentucky $63,880 South Carolina $63,609 Tennessee $63,439 Idaho $63,371 New Mexico $62,876 Oklahoma $62,767 Alabama $62,367 South Dakota $61,694

Arkansas $61,328 West Virginia $61,131 Mississippi $60,540

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Transportation 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: $71,264
Albion: $70,661
Ashaway: $71,128

Adamsville, RI $71,264 Albion, RI $70,661 Ashaway, RI $71,128 Barrington, RI $70,475 Block Island, RI $70,868 Bradford, RI $71,086 Bristol, RI $70,747 Carolina, RI $70,968

Charlestown, RI $70,994 Chepachet, RI $70,853 Clayville, RI $70,655 Coventry, RI $70,659 West Greenwich, RI $70,854 East Greenwich, RI $70,611 Exeter, RI $70,834 Fiskeville, RI $70,474

Forestdale, RI $71,017 Foster, RI $70,816 Glendale, RI $71,023 Greene, RI $70,909 Greenville, RI $70,501 Harmony, RI $70,592 Harrisville, RI $70,992 Hope, RI $70,518

Hope Valley, RI $71,066 Hopkinton, RI $71,160 Jamestown, RI $70,922 Kenyon, RI $70,959 Little Compton, RI $71,253 Manville, RI $70,754 Mapleville, RI $70,866 Newport, RI $70,993

Middletown, RI $71,025 North Kingstown, RI $70,733 North Scituate, RI $70,593 Oakland, RI $70,943 Pascoag, RI $71,039 Pawtucket, RI $70,370 Central Falls, RI $70,401 Cumberland, RI $70,801

Lincoln, RI $70,472 Portsmouth, RI $70,986 Prudence Island, RI $70,840 Rockville, RI $71,149 Saunderstown, RI $70,879 Shannock, RI $70,964 Slatersville, RI $71,018 Slocum, RI $70,877

Tiverton, RI $71,202 Wakefield, RI $70,940 Kingston, RI $70,913 Narragansett, RI $70,959 Peace Dale, RI $70,931 Warren, RI $70,657 Warwick, RI $70,461 Westerly, RI $71,145

West Kingston, RI $70,935 West Warwick, RI $70,547 Wood River Junction, RI $71,036 Woonsocket, RI $71,021 North Smithfield, RI $70,860 Wyoming, RI $70,964 Providence, RI $70,350 Cranston, RI $70,359

North Providence, RI $70,367 East Providence, RI $70,355 Riverside, RI $70,377 Rumford, RI $70,367 Smithfield, RI $70,509 Johnston, RI $70,391

Entry Level Transportation Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Transportation 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 June 01, 2026

$65,480

Average $70,384/year

$75,852

$5,457

Average $5,865/month

$6,321

$1,259

Average $1,354/week

$1,459

$31

Average $34/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,852	$6,321	$1,459	$36
Average	$70,384	$5,865	$1,354	$34
25th Percentile	$65,480	$5,457	$1,259	$31

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