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: starting around $86,703 for beginners, reaching about $89,364 at mid-level, and approach $89,968 for experts.

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 $95,174, California $94,813, Massachusetts $93,549. 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: $238,879; Electronics Engineer V: $169,263; Principal Electronics Engineer: $167,298; Electronics Engineer IV: $143,789; Power Electronics Engineer: $138,835.

Electronics Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electronics Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Engineer in Rhode Island is $89,122 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): $105,743
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,363 to $97,822
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,298

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Electronics Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,822	$8,152	$1,881	$47
Average	$89,122	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,363	$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): $86,703
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,552
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,364
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,727
Expert (over 8 years): $89,968

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Electronics Engineer	$86,703
Intermediate Level Electronics Engineer	$87,552
Senior Level Electronics Engineer	$89,364
Specialist Level Electronics Engineer	$89,727
Expert Level Electronics Engineer	$89,968

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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: $95,174.
California: $94,813.
Massachusetts: $93,549.

District of Columbia $95,174 California $94,813 Massachusetts $93,549 Washington $93,205 New Jersey $93,171 Alaska $93,051 Connecticut $91,864 New York $91,383

Hawaii $89,844 Rhode Island $89,122 Maryland $88,632 Minnesota $87,962 Colorado $87,704 Illinois $87,618 Oregon $87,291 Delaware $87,051

New Hampshire $86,899 Virginia $86,561 Pennsylvania $85,572 Nevada $85,074 North Dakota $84,910 Michigan $84,653 Wisconsin $84,558 Vermont $84,369

Texas $83,845 Maine $83,810 Arizona $83,759 Ohio $83,698 Georgia $82,908 Indiana $82,512 Wyoming $82,435 Utah $82,314

Iowa $82,263 Kansas $81,850 Louisiana $81,730 North Carolina $81,687 Missouri $81,670 Florida $81,335 Montana $81,154 Nebraska $80,982

Kentucky $80,888 South Carolina $80,544 Tennessee $80,329 Idaho $80,243 New Mexico $79,615 Oklahoma $79,478 Alabama $78,971 South Dakota $78,120

Arkansas $77,655 West Virginia $77,406 Mississippi $76,658

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: $90,584
Albion: $89,079
Ashaway: $90,928

Adamsville, RI $90,584 Albion, RI $89,079 Ashaway, RI $90,928 Barrington, RI $89,079 Block Island, RI $90,455 Bradford, RI $90,867 Bristol, RI $88,993 Carolina, RI $90,128

Charlestown, RI $90,223 Chepachet, RI $88,907 Clayville, RI $88,993 Coventry, RI $88,907 West Greenwich, RI $88,847 East Greenwich, RI $88,968 Exeter, RI $90,867 Fiskeville, RI $89,079

Forestdale, RI $88,993 Foster, RI $88,847 Glendale, RI $88,847 Greene, RI $89,844 Greenville, RI $89,079 Harmony, RI $89,054 Harrisville, RI $88,907 Hope, RI $89,079

Hope Valley, RI $90,928 Hopkinton, RI $90,953 Jamestown, RI $90,042 Kenyon, RI $90,842 Little Compton, RI $90,549 Manville, RI $89,079 Mapleville, RI $88,847 Newport, RI $90,059

Middletown, RI $90,438 North Kingstown, RI $88,822 North Scituate, RI $89,054 Oakland, RI $88,933 Pascoag, RI $88,882 Pawtucket, RI $89,079 Central Falls, RI $89,079 Cumberland, RI $89,079

Lincoln, RI $89,079 Portsmouth, RI $89,698 Prudence Island, RI $88,907 Rockville, RI $90,953 Saunderstown, RI $90,094 Shannock, RI $90,816 Slatersville, RI $88,993 Slocum, RI $90,094

Tiverton, RI $90,609 Wakefield, RI $89,999 Kingston, RI $90,016 Narragansett, RI $90,034 Peace Dale, RI $89,999 Warren, RI $89,054 Warwick, RI $89,079 Westerly, RI $90,979

West Kingston, RI $90,068 West Warwick, RI $89,079 Wood River Junction, RI $90,867 Woonsocket, RI $88,993 North Smithfield, RI $89,054 Wyoming, RI $90,842 Providence, RI $89,079 Cranston, RI $89,079

North Providence, RI $89,079 East Providence, RI $89,079 Riverside, RI $89,079 Rumford, RI $89,079 Smithfield, RI $89,079 Johnston, RI $89,079

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$81,363

Average $89,122/year

$97,822

$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	$97,822	$8,152	$1,881	$47
Average	$89,122	$7,427	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,363	$6,780	$1,565	$39

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