What are the main factors that influence an Electrical Engineering Technician's salary?

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

How does experience change An Electrical Engineering Technician's salary?

An Electrical Engineering Technician's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineering Technician (0-1 years)earns $56,684, an Electrical Engineering Technician II (1-3 years)earns $62,602, an Electrical Engineering Technician III (3-5 years)earns $69,806,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Engineering Technician?

Electrical Engineering Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Engineering Technician roles are District of Columbia $61,805, California $61,571, Massachusetts $60,750. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Engineering Technician roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Engineering Technician level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineering Director: $191,690; Electrical Engineering Manager: $147,092; Electrical Engineering Supervisor II: $124,162; Electrical Engineering Supervisor I: $98,441; Senior Electrical Engineering Technician: $67,990.

Electrical Engineering Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Engineering Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineering Technician in Rhode Island is $57,875 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Electrical Engineering Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,797
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,621 to $63,592
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,838

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Electrical Engineering Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,592	$5,299	$1,223	$31
Average	$57,875	$4,823	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,621	$4,385	$1,012	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineering Technician Salaries

An Electrical Engineering Technician'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 Electrical Engineering Technician 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 Electrical Engineering Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,805.
California: $61,571.
Massachusetts: $60,750.

District of Columbia $61,805 California $61,571 Massachusetts $60,750 Washington $60,527 New Jersey $60,504 Alaska $60,426 Connecticut $59,656 New York $59,343

Hawaii $58,344 Rhode Island $57,875 Maryland $57,557 Minnesota $57,122 Colorado $56,954 Illinois $56,898 Oregon $56,686 Delaware $56,530

New Hampshire $56,432 Virginia $56,212 Pennsylvania $55,570 Nevada $55,246 North Dakota $55,140 Michigan $54,973 Wisconsin $54,911 Vermont $54,788

Texas $54,448 Maine $54,425 Arizona $54,392 Ohio $54,353 Georgia $53,839 Indiana $53,583 Wyoming $53,532 Utah $53,454

Iowa $53,421 Kansas $53,153 Louisiana $53,075 North Carolina $53,047 Missouri $53,036 Florida $52,818 Montana $52,701 Nebraska $52,589

Kentucky $52,528 South Carolina $52,304 Tennessee $52,165 Idaho $52,109 New Mexico $51,701 Oklahoma $51,612 Alabama $51,283 South Dakota $50,730

Arkansas $50,429 West Virginia $50,267 Mississippi $49,781

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineering Technicians

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: $58,824
Albion: $57,847
Ashaway: $59,047

Adamsville, RI $58,824 Albion, RI $57,847 Ashaway, RI $59,047 Barrington, RI $57,847 Block Island, RI $58,740 Bradford, RI $59,008 Bristol, RI $57,791 Carolina, RI $58,528

Charlestown, RI $58,590 Chepachet, RI $57,736 Clayville, RI $57,791 Coventry, RI $57,736 West Greenwich, RI $57,697 East Greenwich, RI $57,775 Exeter, RI $59,008 Fiskeville, RI $57,847

Forestdale, RI $57,791 Foster, RI $57,697 Glendale, RI $57,697 Greene, RI $58,344 Greenville, RI $57,847 Harmony, RI $57,831 Harrisville, RI $57,736 Hope, RI $57,847

Hope Valley, RI $59,047 Hopkinton, RI $59,064 Jamestown, RI $58,472 Kenyon, RI $58,992 Little Compton, RI $58,802 Manville, RI $57,847 Mapleville, RI $57,697 Newport, RI $58,484

Middletown, RI $58,729 North Kingstown, RI $57,680 North Scituate, RI $57,831 Oakland, RI $57,752 Pascoag, RI $57,719 Pawtucket, RI $57,847 Central Falls, RI $57,847 Cumberland, RI $57,847

Lincoln, RI $57,847 Portsmouth, RI $58,249 Prudence Island, RI $57,736 Rockville, RI $59,064 Saunderstown, RI $58,506 Shannock, RI $58,975 Slatersville, RI $57,791 Slocum, RI $58,506

Tiverton, RI $58,841 Wakefield, RI $58,445 Kingston, RI $58,456 Narragansett, RI $58,467 Peace Dale, RI $58,445 Warren, RI $57,831 Warwick, RI $57,847 Westerly, RI $59,081

West Kingston, RI $58,489 West Warwick, RI $57,847 Wood River Junction, RI $59,008 Woonsocket, RI $57,791 North Smithfield, RI $57,831 Wyoming, RI $58,992 Providence, RI $57,847 Cranston, RI $57,847

North Providence, RI $57,847 East Providence, RI $57,847 Riverside, RI $57,847 Rumford, RI $57,847 Smithfield, RI $57,847 Johnston, RI $57,847

Electrical Engineering Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineering Technician'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 March 01, 2026

$52,621

Average $57,875/year

$63,592

$4,385

Average $4,823/month

$5,299

$1,012

Average $1,113/week

$1,223

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,592	$5,299	$1,223	$31
Average	$57,875	$4,823	$1,113	$28
25th Percentile	$52,621	$4,385	$1,012	$25

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