What are the main factors that influence an Electronics Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change An Electronics Engineer's salary?

An Electronics Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Electronics Engineer (0-2 years)earns $87,306, an Electronics Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,826, an Electronics Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $128,433, an Electronics Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,925, an Electronics Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $180,004,

What are the highest paying states for an Electronics Engineer?

Electronics Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electronics Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,171, California $94,810, Massachusetts $93,546. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electronics Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Electronics Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electronics Engineer VI: $221,433; Electronics Engineer V: $169,248; Principal Electronics Engineer: $167,281; Electronics Engineer IV: $143,787; Power Electronics Engineer: $138,833.

Electronics Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electronics Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Engineer in Rhode Island is $89,120 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,753
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,359 to $97,826
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,292

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Electronics Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,826	$8,152	$1,881	$47
Average	$89,120	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,359	$6,780	$1,565	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Electronics Engineer Salaries

An Electronics 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 Electronics Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electronics 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): $87,306
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,826
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,433
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,925
Expert (over 8 years): $180,004

Levels	Salary
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$87,306
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$105,826
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$128,433
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$152,925
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$180,004

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

District of Columbia: $95,171.
California: $94,810.
Massachusetts: $93,546.

District of Columbia $95,171 California $94,810 Massachusetts $93,546 Washington $93,203 New Jersey $93,168 Alaska $93,048 Connecticut $91,862 New York $91,380

Hawaii $89,842 Rhode Island $89,120 Maryland $88,630 Minnesota $87,959 Colorado $87,701 Illinois $87,615 Oregon $87,289 Delaware $87,048

New Hampshire $86,897 Virginia $86,558 Pennsylvania $85,570 Nevada $85,071 North Dakota $84,908 Michigan $84,650 Wisconsin $84,555 Vermont $84,366

Texas $83,842 Maine $83,807 Arizona $83,756 Ohio $83,696 Georgia $82,905 Indiana $82,510 Wyoming $82,432 Utah $82,312

Iowa $82,260 Kansas $81,848 Louisiana $81,727 North Carolina $81,684 Missouri $81,667 Florida $81,332 Montana $81,151 Nebraska $80,980

Kentucky $80,885 South Carolina $80,541 Tennessee $80,326 Idaho $80,240 New Mexico $79,613 Oklahoma $79,475 Alabama $78,968 South Dakota $78,117

Arkansas $77,653 West Virginia $77,404 Mississippi $76,656

Top Paying Cities for Electronics 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: $90,234
Albion: $89,471
Ashaway: $90,063

Adamsville, RI $90,234 Albion, RI $89,471 Ashaway, RI $90,063 Barrington, RI $89,236 Block Island, RI $89,732 Bradford, RI $90,008 Bristol, RI $89,579 Carolina, RI $89,860

Charlestown, RI $89,892 Chepachet, RI $89,714 Clayville, RI $89,463 Coventry, RI $89,468 West Greenwich, RI $89,714 East Greenwich, RI $89,408 Exeter, RI $89,689 Fiskeville, RI $89,234

Forestdale, RI $89,922 Foster, RI $89,666 Glendale, RI $89,928 Greene, RI $89,784 Greenville, RI $89,268 Harmony, RI $89,383 Harrisville, RI $89,890 Hope, RI $89,290

Hope Valley, RI $89,983 Hopkinton, RI $90,102 Jamestown, RI $89,801 Kenyon, RI $89,849 Little Compton, RI $90,220 Manville, RI $89,589 Mapleville, RI $89,731 Newport, RI $89,891

Middletown, RI $89,931 North Kingstown, RI $89,561 North Scituate, RI $89,384 Oakland, RI $89,828 Pascoag, RI $89,949 Pawtucket, RI $89,102 Central Falls, RI $89,142 Cumberland, RI $89,648

Lincoln, RI $89,231 Portsmouth, RI $89,882 Prudence Island, RI $89,697 Rockville, RI $90,088 Saunderstown, RI $89,747 Shannock, RI $89,854 Slatersville, RI $89,922 Slocum, RI $89,744

Tiverton, RI $90,155 Wakefield, RI $89,824 Kingston, RI $89,789 Narragansett, RI $89,849 Peace Dale, RI $89,812 Warren, RI $89,466 Warwick, RI $89,217 Westerly, RI $90,084

West Kingston, RI $89,818 West Warwick, RI $89,326 Wood River Junction, RI $89,946 Woonsocket, RI $89,927 North Smithfield, RI $89,722 Wyoming, RI $89,854 Providence, RI $89,077 Cranston, RI $89,089

North Providence, RI $89,099 East Providence, RI $89,083 Riverside, RI $89,111 Rumford, RI $89,098 Smithfield, RI $89,279 Johnston, RI $89,129

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

Understanding how an Electronics 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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$81,359

Average $89,120/year

$97,826

$6,780

Average $7,427/month

$8,152

$1,565

Average $1,714/week

$1,881

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,826	$8,152	$1,881	$47
Average	$89,120	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,359	$6,780	$1,565	$39

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