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

A Validation Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Validation Engineer (0-2 years)earns $81,802, a Validation Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $99,919, a Validation Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $118,115, a Validation Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $142,866,

What are the highest paying states for a Validation Engineer?

Validation Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Validation Engineer roles are District of Columbia $87,949, California $87,615, Massachusetts $86,447. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Validation Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Validation Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Validation Engineer: $138,500; Validation Engineer IV: $138,460; Senior Validation Engineer: $114,500; Validation Engineer III: $114,472; Silicon Validation Engineer: $97,018.

Validation Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Validation Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Validation Engineer in Rhode Island is $82,357 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,767
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,162 to $89,900
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,612

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Validation Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,900	$7,492	$1,729	$43
Average	$82,357	$6,863	$1,584	$40
25th Percentile	$75,162	$6,264	$1,445	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Validation Engineer Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $87,949.
California: $87,615.
Massachusetts: $86,447.

District of Columbia $87,949 California $87,615 Massachusetts $86,447 Washington $86,130 New Jersey $86,098 Alaska $85,987 Connecticut $84,890 New York $84,446

Hawaii $83,024 Rhode Island $82,357 Maryland $81,904 Minnesota $81,284 Colorado $81,046 Illinois $80,966 Oregon $80,665 Delaware $80,442

New Hampshire $80,302 Virginia $79,989 Pennsylvania $79,076 Nevada $78,615 North Dakota $78,464 Michigan $78,226 Wisconsin $78,139 Vermont $77,964

Texas $77,479 Maine $77,448 Arizona $77,400 Ohio $77,344 Georgia $76,614 Indiana $76,248 Wyoming $76,177 Utah $76,065

Iowa $76,018 Kansas $75,636 Louisiana $75,525 North Carolina $75,486 Missouri $75,470 Florida $75,160 Montana $74,993 Nebraska $74,834

Kentucky $74,747 South Carolina $74,429 Tennessee $74,231 Idaho $74,151 New Mexico $73,571 Oklahoma $73,444 Alabama $72,975 South Dakota $72,189

Arkansas $71,760 West Virginia $71,530 Mississippi $70,839

Top Paying Cities for Validation 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: $83,707
Albion: $82,317
Ashaway: $84,025

Adamsville, RI $83,707 Albion, RI $82,317 Ashaway, RI $84,025 Barrington, RI $82,317 Block Island, RI $83,588 Bradford, RI $83,969 Bristol, RI $82,237 Carolina, RI $83,286

Charlestown, RI $83,373 Chepachet, RI $82,158 Clayville, RI $82,237 Coventry, RI $82,158 West Greenwich, RI $82,102 East Greenwich, RI $82,214 Exeter, RI $83,969 Fiskeville, RI $82,317

Forestdale, RI $82,237 Foster, RI $82,102 Glendale, RI $82,102 Greene, RI $83,024 Greenville, RI $82,317 Harmony, RI $82,293 Harrisville, RI $82,158 Hope, RI $82,317

Hope Valley, RI $84,025 Hopkinton, RI $84,048 Jamestown, RI $83,206 Kenyon, RI $83,945 Little Compton, RI $83,675 Manville, RI $82,317 Mapleville, RI $82,102 Newport, RI $83,222

Middletown, RI $83,572 North Kingstown, RI $82,079 North Scituate, RI $82,293 Oakland, RI $82,182 Pascoag, RI $82,134 Pawtucket, RI $82,317 Central Falls, RI $82,317 Cumberland, RI $82,317

Lincoln, RI $82,317 Portsmouth, RI $82,889 Prudence Island, RI $82,158 Rockville, RI $84,048 Saunderstown, RI $83,254 Shannock, RI $83,921 Slatersville, RI $82,237 Slocum, RI $83,254

Tiverton, RI $83,731 Wakefield, RI $83,167 Kingston, RI $83,183 Narragansett, RI $83,199 Peace Dale, RI $83,167 Warren, RI $82,293 Warwick, RI $82,317 Westerly, RI $84,072

West Kingston, RI $83,230 West Warwick, RI $82,317 Wood River Junction, RI $83,969 Woonsocket, RI $82,237 North Smithfield, RI $82,293 Wyoming, RI $83,945 Providence, RI $82,317 Cranston, RI $82,317

North Providence, RI $82,317 East Providence, RI $82,317 Riverside, RI $82,317 Rumford, RI $82,317 Smithfield, RI $82,317 Johnston, RI $82,317

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

Understanding how a Validation 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 January 01, 2026

$75,162

Average $82,357/year

$89,900

$6,264

Average $6,863/month

$7,492

$1,445

Average $1,584/week

$1,729

$36

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,900	$7,492	$1,729	$43
Average	$82,357	$6,863	$1,584	$40
25th Percentile	$75,162	$6,264	$1,445	$36

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