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

A Power System Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Power System Engineer (0-2 years)earns $84,675, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,977, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $120,634, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $147,636, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $169,181,

What are the highest paying states for a Power System Engineer?

Power System Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Power System Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,154, California $90,808, Massachusetts $89,598. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Power System Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Power System Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Power System Dispatch Director: $154,900; Power Electronics Engineer: $138,833; Power System Protection Engineer: $121,239; Power System Dispatch Supervisor: $121,000; System Engineer: $118,291.

Power System Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Power System Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Power System Engineer in Rhode Island is $85,358 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,106
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,046 to $94,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,389

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Power System Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,648	$7,887	$1,820	$46
Average	$85,358	$7,113	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$78,046	$6,504	$1,501	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Power System Engineer Salaries

A Power System 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 Power System Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Power System 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): $84,675
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,977
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,634
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,636
Expert (over 8 years): $169,181

Levels	Salary
Power Sys... Level Power System Engineer	$84,675
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$103,977
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$120,634
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$147,636
Software ... Level Power System Engineer	$169,181

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

District of Columbia: $91,154.
California: $90,808.
Massachusetts: $89,598.

District of Columbia $91,154 California $90,808 Massachusetts $89,598 Washington $89,269 New Jersey $89,236 Alaska $89,120 Connecticut $87,984 New York $87,523

Hawaii $86,050 Rhode Island $85,358 Maryland $84,889 Minnesota $84,247 Colorado $84,000 Illinois $83,917 Oregon $83,604 Delaware $83,374

New Hampshire $83,229 Virginia $82,905 Pennsylvania $81,958 Nevada $81,480 North Dakota $81,324 Michigan $81,077 Wisconsin $80,986 Vermont $80,805

Texas $80,303 Maine $80,270 Arizona $80,221 Ohio $80,163 Georgia $79,406 Indiana $79,027 Wyoming $78,953 Utah $78,838

Iowa $78,788 Kansas $78,393 Louisiana $78,278 North Carolina $78,237 Missouri $78,220 Florida $77,899 Montana $77,726 Nebraska $77,561

Kentucky $77,471 South Carolina $77,142 Tennessee $76,936 Idaho $76,853 New Mexico $76,252 Oklahoma $76,121 Alabama $75,635 South Dakota $74,820

Arkansas $74,375 West Virginia $74,137 Mississippi $73,420

Top Paying Cities for Power System 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: $86,425
Albion: $85,695
Ashaway: $86,261

Adamsville, RI $86,425 Albion, RI $85,695 Ashaway, RI $86,261 Barrington, RI $85,469 Block Island, RI $85,945 Bradford, RI $86,209 Bristol, RI $85,798 Carolina, RI $86,067

Charlestown, RI $86,098 Chepachet, RI $85,927 Clayville, RI $85,687 Coventry, RI $85,691 West Greenwich, RI $85,928 East Greenwich, RI $85,634 Exeter, RI $85,904 Fiskeville, RI $85,467

Forestdale, RI $86,126 Foster, RI $85,882 Glendale, RI $86,133 Greene, RI $85,994 Greenville, RI $85,500 Harmony, RI $85,611 Harrisville, RI $86,096 Hope, RI $85,521

Hope Valley, RI $86,185 Hopkinton, RI $86,299 Jamestown, RI $86,011 Kenyon, RI $86,056 Little Compton, RI $86,412 Manville, RI $85,807 Mapleville, RI $85,943 Newport, RI $86,097

Middletown, RI $86,135 North Kingstown, RI $85,781 North Scituate, RI $85,612 Oakland, RI $86,036 Pascoag, RI $86,152 Pawtucket, RI $85,342 Central Falls, RI $85,379 Cumberland, RI $85,864

Lincoln, RI $85,465 Portsmouth, RI $86,088 Prudence Island, RI $85,911 Rockville, RI $86,286 Saunderstown, RI $85,959 Shannock, RI $86,061 Slatersville, RI $86,127 Slocum, RI $85,957

Tiverton, RI $86,350 Wakefield, RI $86,032 Kingston, RI $85,999 Narragansett, RI $86,056 Peace Dale, RI $86,022 Warren, RI $85,690 Warwick, RI $85,451 Westerly, RI $86,282

West Kingston, RI $86,026 West Warwick, RI $85,556 Wood River Junction, RI $86,149 Woonsocket, RI $86,131 North Smithfield, RI $85,935 Wyoming, RI $86,061 Providence, RI $85,317 Cranston, RI $85,328

North Providence, RI $85,338 East Providence, RI $85,323 Riverside, RI $85,350 Rumford, RI $85,337 Smithfield, RI $85,510 Johnston, RI $85,367

Power System Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Power System 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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$78,046

Average $85,358/year

$94,648

$6,504

Average $7,113/month

$7,887

$1,501

Average $1,641/week

$1,820

$38

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,648	$7,887	$1,820	$46
Average	$85,358	$7,113	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$78,046	$6,504	$1,501	$38

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