What are the main factors that influence a PCB Designer's salary?

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

How does experience change A PCB Designer's salary?

A PCB Designer's salary grows with experience: a PCB Designer (0-2 years)earns $77,947, a Printed Circuit Board Designer II (2-4 years)earns $92,694, a Printed Circuit Board Designer III (4-7 years)earns $108,629,

What are the highest paying states for a PCB Designer?

PCB Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for PCB Designer roles are District of Columbia $83,963, California $83,645, Massachusetts $82,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of PCB Designer roles make?

Salaries for PCB Designer level roles vary by specialization: PCB Designer III: $103,040; Printed Circuit Board Designer III: $103,032; PCB Designer II: $87,920; Printed Circuit Board Designer II: $87,918; PCB Layout Engineer: $82,802.

PCB Designer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a PCB Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a PCB Designer in Rhode Island is $78,624 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,224
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,177 to $87,837
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $66,307

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PCB Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,837	$7,320	$1,689	$42
Average	$78,624	$6,552	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$72,177	$6,015	$1,388	$35

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Key Factors That Influence PCB Designer Salaries

A PCB 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 Do PCB 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 PCB Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,963.
California: $83,645.
Massachusetts: $82,530.

District of Columbia $83,963 California $83,645 Massachusetts $82,530 Washington $82,227 New Jersey $82,196 Alaska $82,090 Connecticut $81,044 New York $80,619

Hawaii $79,261 Rhode Island $78,624 Maryland $78,192 Minnesota $77,601 Colorado $77,373 Illinois $77,297 Oregon $77,009 Delaware $76,797

New Hampshire $76,663 Virginia $76,365 Pennsylvania $75,493 Nevada $75,053 North Dakota $74,909 Michigan $74,681 Wisconsin $74,598 Vermont $74,431

Texas $73,968 Maine $73,938 Arizona $73,892 Ohio $73,839 Georgia $73,142 Indiana $72,793 Wyoming $72,725 Utah $72,618

Iowa $72,573 Kansas $72,209 Louisiana $72,103 North Carolina $72,065 Missouri $72,050 Florida $71,754 Montana $71,595 Nebraska $71,443

Kentucky $71,360 South Carolina $71,056 Tennessee $70,867 Idaho $70,791 New Mexico $70,237 Oklahoma $70,116 Alabama $69,669 South Dakota $68,918

Arkansas $68,508 West Virginia $68,288 Mississippi $67,629

Top Paying Cities for PCB 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: $79,607
Albion: $78,935
Ashaway: $79,456

Adamsville, RI $79,607 Albion, RI $78,935 Ashaway, RI $79,456 Barrington, RI $78,727 Block Island, RI $79,165 Bradford, RI $79,409 Bristol, RI $79,030 Carolina, RI $79,277

Charlestown, RI $79,306 Chepachet, RI $79,148 Clayville, RI $78,928 Coventry, RI $78,932 West Greenwich, RI $79,149 East Greenwich, RI $78,879 Exeter, RI $79,127 Fiskeville, RI $78,725

Forestdale, RI $79,332 Foster, RI $79,107 Glendale, RI $79,338 Greene, RI $79,211 Greenville, RI $78,756 Harmony, RI $78,857 Harrisville, RI $79,304 Hope, RI $78,775

Hope Valley, RI $79,387 Hopkinton, RI $79,491 Jamestown, RI $79,226 Kenyon, RI $79,268 Little Compton, RI $79,595 Manville, RI $79,039 Mapleville, RI $79,164 Newport, RI $79,305

Middletown, RI $79,340 North Kingstown, RI $79,014 North Scituate, RI $78,858 Oakland, RI $79,249 Pascoag, RI $79,356 Pawtucket, RI $78,609 Central Falls, RI $78,644 Cumberland, RI $79,091

Lincoln, RI $78,723 Portsmouth, RI $79,297 Prudence Island, RI $79,134 Rockville, RI $79,479 Saunderstown, RI $79,178 Shannock, RI $79,272 Slatersville, RI $79,333 Slocum, RI $79,176

Tiverton, RI $79,538 Wakefield, RI $79,246 Kingston, RI $79,215 Narragansett, RI $79,268 Peace Dale, RI $79,236 Warren, RI $78,930 Warwick, RI $78,710 Westerly, RI $79,475

West Kingston, RI $79,240 West Warwick, RI $78,806 Wood River Junction, RI $79,353 Woonsocket, RI $79,337 North Smithfield, RI $79,156 Wyoming, RI $79,272 Providence, RI $78,587 Cranston, RI $78,597

North Providence, RI $78,606 East Providence, RI $78,592 Riverside, RI $78,617 Rumford, RI $78,606 Smithfield, RI $78,765 Johnston, RI $78,633

PCB Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a PCB 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 June 01, 2026

$72,177

Average $78,624/year

$87,837

$6,015

Average $6,552/month

$7,320

$1,388

Average $1,512/week

$1,689

$35

Average $38/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,837	$7,320	$1,689	$42
Average	$78,624	$6,552	$1,512	$38
25th Percentile	$72,177	$6,015	$1,388	$35

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