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 $87,308, an Electronics Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $105,828, an Electronics Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $128,434, an Electronics Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $152,926, an Electronics Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $180,011,

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 $95,183, California $94,822, Massachusetts $93,558. 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: $221,333; Electronics Engineer V: $169,255; Principal Electronics Engineer: $167,288; Electronics Engineer IV: $143,788; Power Electronics Engineer: $138,834.

Electronics Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electronics Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Engineer in Rhode Island is $89,131 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): $105,848
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,356 to $97,881
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,277

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Electronics Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,881	$8,157	$1,882	$47
Average	$89,131	$7,428	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,356	$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): $87,308
Early Career (1-2 years): $105,828
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,434
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,926
Expert (over 8 years): $180,011

Levels	Salary
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$87,308
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$105,828
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$128,434
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$152,926
Electroni... Level Electronics Engineer	$180,011

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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: $95,183.
California: $94,822.
Massachusetts: $93,558.

District of Columbia $95,183 California $94,822 Massachusetts $93,558 Washington $93,214 New Jersey $93,180 Alaska $93,059 Connecticut $91,873 New York $91,392

Hawaii $89,853 Rhode Island $89,131 Maryland $88,641 Minnesota $87,970 Colorado $87,712 Illinois $87,626 Oregon $87,300 Delaware $87,059

New Hampshire $86,908 Virginia $86,569 Pennsylvania $85,580 Nevada $85,082 North Dakota $84,918 Michigan $84,660 Wisconsin $84,566 Vermont $84,377

Texas $83,852 Maine $83,818 Arizona $83,766 Ohio $83,706 Georgia $82,915 Indiana $82,520 Wyoming $82,443 Utah $82,322

Iowa $82,271 Kansas $81,858 Louisiana $81,738 North Carolina $81,695 Missouri $81,677 Florida $81,342 Montana $81,162 Nebraska $80,990

Kentucky $80,895 South Carolina $80,551 Tennessee $80,336 Idaho $80,250 New Mexico $79,623 Oklahoma $79,485 Alabama $78,978 South Dakota $78,127

Arkansas $77,663 West Virginia $77,413 Mississippi $76,666

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: $90,592
Albion: $89,088
Ashaway: $90,936

Adamsville, RI $90,592 Albion, RI $89,088 Ashaway, RI $90,936 Barrington, RI $89,088 Block Island, RI $90,463 Bradford, RI $90,876 Bristol, RI $89,002 Carolina, RI $90,137

Charlestown, RI $90,231 Chepachet, RI $88,916 Clayville, RI $89,002 Coventry, RI $88,916 West Greenwich, RI $88,856 East Greenwich, RI $88,976 Exeter, RI $90,876 Fiskeville, RI $89,088

Forestdale, RI $89,002 Foster, RI $88,856 Glendale, RI $88,856 Greene, RI $89,853 Greenville, RI $89,088 Harmony, RI $89,062 Harrisville, RI $88,916 Hope, RI $89,088

Hope Valley, RI $90,936 Hopkinton, RI $90,962 Jamestown, RI $90,051 Kenyon, RI $90,850 Little Compton, RI $90,558 Manville, RI $89,088 Mapleville, RI $88,856 Newport, RI $90,068

Middletown, RI $90,446 North Kingstown, RI $88,830 North Scituate, RI $89,062 Oakland, RI $88,942 Pascoag, RI $88,890 Pawtucket, RI $89,088 Central Falls, RI $89,088 Cumberland, RI $89,088

Lincoln, RI $89,088 Portsmouth, RI $89,707 Prudence Island, RI $88,916 Rockville, RI $90,962 Saunderstown, RI $90,102 Shannock, RI $90,824 Slatersville, RI $89,002 Slocum, RI $90,102

Tiverton, RI $90,618 Wakefield, RI $90,008 Kingston, RI $90,025 Narragansett, RI $90,042 Peace Dale, RI $90,008 Warren, RI $89,062 Warwick, RI $89,088 Westerly, RI $90,988

West Kingston, RI $90,076 West Warwick, RI $89,088 Wood River Junction, RI $90,876 Woonsocket, RI $89,002 North Smithfield, RI $89,062 Wyoming, RI $90,850 Providence, RI $89,088 Cranston, RI $89,088

North Providence, RI $89,088 East Providence, RI $89,088 Riverside, RI $89,088 Rumford, RI $89,088 Smithfield, RI $89,088 Johnston, RI $89,088

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 March 01, 2026

$81,356

Average $89,131/year

$97,881

$6,780

Average $7,428/month

$8,157

$1,565

Average $1,714/week

$1,882

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,881	$8,157	$1,882	$47
Average	$89,131	$7,428	$1,714	$43
25th Percentile	$81,356	$6,780	$1,565	$39

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