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

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

How does experience change A Firmware Engineer's salary?

A Firmware Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Firmware Engineer (0-2 years)earns $84,601, an Embedded Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,167, an Embedded Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $122,576, an Embedded Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,534, an Embedded Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,687,

What are the highest paying states for a Firmware Engineer?

Firmware Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Firmware Engineer roles are District of Columbia $90,930, California $90,585, Massachusetts $89,378. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Firmware Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Firmware Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Firmware Engineer VI: $193,800; Firmware Engineer V: $160,600; Firmware Engineer IV: $141,500; Firmware Engineer III: $116,000; SSD Firmware Engineer: $111,535.

Firmware Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Firmware Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firmware Engineer in Rhode Island is $85,148 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,375
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,895 to $92,595
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,202

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Firmware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,595	$7,716	$1,781	$45
Average	$85,148	$7,096	$1,637	$41
25th Percentile	$78,895	$6,575	$1,517	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Firmware Engineer Salaries

A Firmware 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 Experience Level Affects Firmware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Firmware Engineer'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): $84,601
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,167
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,576
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,534
Expert (over 8 years): $169,687

Levels	Salary
Firmware ... Level Firmware Engineer	$84,601
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$100,167
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$122,576
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$149,534
Embedded ... Level Firmware Engineer	$169,687

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How Do Firmware 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 Firmware Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,930.
California: $90,585.
Massachusetts: $89,378.

District of Columbia $90,930 California $90,585 Massachusetts $89,378 Washington $89,049 New Jersey $89,017 Alaska $88,902 Connecticut $87,768 New York $87,308

Hawaii $85,838 Rhode Island $85,148 Maryland $84,680 Minnesota $84,040 Colorado $83,793 Illinois $83,711 Oregon $83,399 Delaware $83,169

New Hampshire $83,025 Virginia $82,701 Pennsylvania $81,757 Nevada $81,280 North Dakota $81,124 Michigan $80,878 Wisconsin $80,788 Vermont $80,607

Texas $80,106 Maine $80,073 Arizona $80,024 Ohio $79,966 Georgia $79,211 Indiana $78,833 Wyoming $78,759 Utah $78,644

Iowa $78,595 Kansas $78,201 Louisiana $78,086 North Carolina $78,045 Missouri $78,028 Florida $77,708 Montana $77,535 Nebraska $77,371

Kentucky $77,281 South Carolina $76,952 Tennessee $76,747 Idaho $76,665 New Mexico $76,065 Oklahoma $75,934 Alabama $75,449 South Dakota $74,636

Arkansas $74,193 West Virginia $73,955 Mississippi $73,240

Top Paying Cities for Firmware 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: $86,213
Albion: $85,484
Ashaway: $86,049

Adamsville, RI $86,213 Albion, RI $85,484 Ashaway, RI $86,049 Barrington, RI $85,259 Block Island, RI $85,734 Bradford, RI $85,998 Bristol, RI $85,588 Carolina, RI $85,856

Charlestown, RI $85,887 Chepachet, RI $85,716 Clayville, RI $85,477 Coventry, RI $85,481 West Greenwich, RI $85,717 East Greenwich, RI $85,424 Exeter, RI $85,693 Fiskeville, RI $85,258

Forestdale, RI $85,915 Foster, RI $85,671 Glendale, RI $85,921 Greene, RI $85,783 Greenville, RI $85,291 Harmony, RI $85,401 Harrisville, RI $85,884 Hope, RI $85,311

Hope Valley, RI $85,974 Hopkinton, RI $86,087 Jamestown, RI $85,800 Kenyon, RI $85,845 Little Compton, RI $86,200 Manville, RI $85,597 Mapleville, RI $85,732 Newport, RI $85,886

Middletown, RI $85,924 North Kingstown, RI $85,571 North Scituate, RI $85,401 Oakland, RI $85,825 Pascoag, RI $85,941 Pawtucket, RI $85,132 Central Falls, RI $85,170 Cumberland, RI $85,654

Lincoln, RI $85,255 Portsmouth, RI $85,877 Prudence Island, RI $85,700 Rockville, RI $86,074 Saunderstown, RI $85,748 Shannock, RI $85,850 Slatersville, RI $85,916 Slocum, RI $85,746

Tiverton, RI $86,138 Wakefield, RI $85,821 Kingston, RI $85,788 Narragansett, RI $85,845 Peace Dale, RI $85,810 Warren, RI $85,479 Warwick, RI $85,241 Westerly, RI $86,070

West Kingston, RI $85,815 West Warwick, RI $85,346 Wood River Junction, RI $85,938 Woonsocket, RI $85,920 North Smithfield, RI $85,724 Wyoming, RI $85,850 Providence, RI $85,107 Cranston, RI $85,119

North Providence, RI $85,129 East Providence, RI $85,113 Riverside, RI $85,140 Rumford, RI $85,128 Smithfield, RI $85,300 Johnston, RI $85,157

Firmware Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Firmware 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.

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$78,895

Average $85,148/year

$92,595

$6,575

Average $7,096/month

$7,716

$1,517

Average $1,637/week

$1,781

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,595	$7,716	$1,781	$45
Average	$85,148	$7,096	$1,637	$41
25th Percentile	$78,895	$6,575	$1,517	$38

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