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

A Support Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Support Engineer (0-2 years)earns $73,531, a Software Support Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,157, a Software Support Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $119,720, a Software Support Manager (7+ years)earns $134,714,

What are the highest paying states for a Support Engineer?

Support Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Support Engineer roles are District of Columbia $79,014, California $78,715, Massachusetts $77,666. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Support Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Support Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Technical Support Engineer V: $150,630; Aircraft Support Engineer V: $139,548; Technical Support Engineer IV: $122,506; Aircraft Support Engineer IV: $120,974; Technical Support Engineer III: $105,344.

Support Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Support Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Support Engineer in Rhode Island is $73,990 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,925
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,769 to $80,238
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,193

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Support Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,238	$6,686	$1,543	$39
Average	$73,990	$6,166	$1,423	$36
25th Percentile	$66,769	$5,564	$1,284	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Support Engineer Salaries

A Support 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 Support 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 Support Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,014.
California: $78,715.
Massachusetts: $77,666.

District of Columbia $79,014 California $78,715 Massachusetts $77,666 Washington $77,380 New Jersey $77,352 Alaska $77,252 Connecticut $76,267 New York $75,867

Hawaii $74,590 Rhode Island $73,990 Maryland $73,584 Minnesota $73,027 Colorado $72,813 Illinois $72,742 Oregon $72,470 Delaware $72,271

New Hampshire $72,145 Virginia $71,864 Pennsylvania $71,043 Nevada $70,629 North Dakota $70,494 Michigan $70,279 Wisconsin $70,201 Vermont $70,044

Texas $69,609 Maine $69,580 Arizona $69,537 Ohio $69,487 Georgia $68,831 Indiana $68,502 Wyoming $68,438 Utah $68,338

Iowa $68,296 Kansas $67,953 Louisiana $67,853 North Carolina $67,817 Missouri $67,803 Florida $67,525 Montana $67,375 Nebraska $67,232

Kentucky $67,154 South Carolina $66,868 Tennessee $66,690 Idaho $66,618 New Mexico $66,098 Oklahoma $65,983 Alabama $65,562 South Dakota $64,856

Arkansas $64,470 West Virginia $64,263 Mississippi $63,643

Top Paying Cities for Support 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: $75,204
Albion: $73,955
Ashaway: $75,489

Adamsville, RI $75,204 Albion, RI $73,955 Ashaway, RI $75,489 Barrington, RI $73,955 Block Island, RI $75,097 Bradford, RI $75,439 Bristol, RI $73,883 Carolina, RI $74,825

Charlestown, RI $74,904 Chepachet, RI $73,812 Clayville, RI $73,883 Coventry, RI $73,812 West Greenwich, RI $73,762 East Greenwich, RI $73,862 Exeter, RI $75,439 Fiskeville, RI $73,955

Forestdale, RI $73,883 Foster, RI $73,762 Glendale, RI $73,762 Greene, RI $74,590 Greenville, RI $73,955 Harmony, RI $73,933 Harrisville, RI $73,812 Hope, RI $73,955

Hope Valley, RI $75,489 Hopkinton, RI $75,510 Jamestown, RI $74,754 Kenyon, RI $75,418 Little Compton, RI $75,175 Manville, RI $73,955 Mapleville, RI $73,762 Newport, RI $74,768

Middletown, RI $75,082 North Kingstown, RI $73,741 North Scituate, RI $73,933 Oakland, RI $73,833 Pascoag, RI $73,791 Pawtucket, RI $73,955 Central Falls, RI $73,955 Cumberland, RI $73,955

Lincoln, RI $73,955 Portsmouth, RI $74,469 Prudence Island, RI $73,812 Rockville, RI $75,510 Saunderstown, RI $74,797 Shannock, RI $75,396 Slatersville, RI $73,883 Slocum, RI $74,797

Tiverton, RI $75,225 Wakefield, RI $74,718 Kingston, RI $74,733 Narragansett, RI $74,747 Peace Dale, RI $74,718 Warren, RI $73,933 Warwick, RI $73,955 Westerly, RI $75,532

West Kingston, RI $74,775 West Warwick, RI $73,955 Wood River Junction, RI $75,439 Woonsocket, RI $73,883 North Smithfield, RI $73,933 Wyoming, RI $75,418 Providence, RI $73,955 Cranston, RI $73,955

North Providence, RI $73,955 East Providence, RI $73,955 Riverside, RI $73,955 Rumford, RI $73,955 Smithfield, RI $73,955 Johnston, RI $73,955

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

Understanding how a Support 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 April 01, 2026

$66,769

Average $73,990/year

$80,238

$5,564

Average $6,166/month

$6,686

$1,284

Average $1,423/week

$1,543

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,238	$6,686	$1,543	$39
Average	$73,990	$6,166	$1,423	$36
25th Percentile	$66,769	$5,564	$1,284	$32

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