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

An Inspection Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Field Engineer I - Construction (0-2 years)earns $75,346, a Inspection Engineer (2-4 years)earns $87,570, a Field Engineer III - Construction (4-7 years)earns $100,871, a Field Engineer IV - Construction (7+ years)earns $127,010, a Field Engineering Supervisor - Construction (7+ years)earns $121,913,

What are the highest paying states for an Inspection Engineer?

Inspection Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Inspection Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,475, California $95,113, Massachusetts $93,845. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Inspection Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Inspection Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Inspection Supervisor: $115,663; Inspection Manager: $86,895; Pipeline Inspection: $77,995; Bridge Inspection Engineer: $74,114; Ndt Inspection: $61,613.

Inspection Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Inspection Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Inspection Engineer in Rhode Island is $89,405 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,230
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,765 to $98,212
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,899

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Inspection Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,212	$8,184	$1,889	$47
Average	$89,405	$7,450	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$80,765	$6,730	$1,553	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Inspection Engineer Salaries

An Inspection 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 Inspection Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Inspection 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): $75,346
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,570
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,871
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,010
Expert (over 8 years): $121,913

Levels	Salary
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$75,346
Inspectio... Level Inspection Engineer	$87,570
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$100,871
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$127,010
Field Eng... Level Inspection Engineer	$121,913

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

District of Columbia: $95,475.
California: $95,113.
Massachusetts: $93,845.

District of Columbia $95,475 California $95,113 Massachusetts $93,845 Washington $93,500 New Jersey $93,466 Alaska $93,345 Connecticut $92,155 New York $91,672

Hawaii $90,129 Rhode Island $89,405 Maryland $88,913 Minnesota $88,240 Colorado $87,982 Illinois $87,895 Oregon $87,568 Delaware $87,326

New Hampshire $87,175 Virginia $86,835 Pennsylvania $85,843 Nevada $85,343 North Dakota $85,179 Michigan $84,920 Wisconsin $84,826 Vermont $84,636

Texas $84,110 Maine $84,075 Arizona $84,024 Ohio $83,963 Georgia $83,170 Indiana $82,773 Wyoming $82,696 Utah $82,575

Iowa $82,523 Kansas $82,109 Louisiana $81,989 North Carolina $81,946 Missouri $81,928 Florida $81,592 Montana $81,411 Nebraska $81,238

Kentucky $81,144 South Carolina $80,799 Tennessee $80,583 Idaho $80,497 New Mexico $79,867 Oklahoma $79,729 Alabama $79,221 South Dakota $78,367

Arkansas $77,901 West Virginia $77,651 Mississippi $76,901

Top Paying Cities for Inspection 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: $90,522
Albion: $89,757
Ashaway: $90,350

Adamsville, RI $90,522 Albion, RI $89,757 Ashaway, RI $90,350 Barrington, RI $89,521 Block Island, RI $90,019 Bradford, RI $90,296 Bristol, RI $89,866 Carolina, RI $90,147

Charlestown, RI $90,180 Chepachet, RI $90,000 Clayville, RI $89,749 Coventry, RI $89,754 West Greenwich, RI $90,001 East Greenwich, RI $89,693 Exeter, RI $89,976 Fiskeville, RI $89,519

Forestdale, RI $90,209 Foster, RI $89,953 Glendale, RI $90,216 Greene, RI $90,071 Greenville, RI $89,554 Harmony, RI $89,669 Harrisville, RI $90,177 Hope, RI $89,575

Hope Valley, RI $90,271 Hopkinton, RI $90,390 Jamestown, RI $90,088 Kenyon, RI $90,136 Little Compton, RI $90,508 Manville, RI $89,875 Mapleville, RI $90,018 Newport, RI $90,179

Middletown, RI $90,219 North Kingstown, RI $89,848 North Scituate, RI $89,670 Oakland, RI $90,115 Pascoag, RI $90,237 Pawtucket, RI $89,387 Central Falls, RI $89,427 Cumberland, RI $89,935

Lincoln, RI $89,517 Portsmouth, RI $90,169 Prudence Island, RI $89,984 Rockville, RI $90,376 Saunderstown, RI $90,034 Shannock, RI $90,141 Slatersville, RI $90,210 Slocum, RI $90,031

Tiverton, RI $90,444 Wakefield, RI $90,111 Kingston, RI $90,076 Narragansett, RI $90,136 Peace Dale, RI $90,100 Warren, RI $89,752 Warwick, RI $89,502 Westerly, RI $90,372

West Kingston, RI $90,105 West Warwick, RI $89,611 Wood River Junction, RI $90,233 Woonsocket, RI $90,214 North Smithfield, RI $90,009 Wyoming, RI $90,141 Providence, RI $89,361 Cranston, RI $89,373

North Providence, RI $89,384 East Providence, RI $89,367 Riverside, RI $89,396 Rumford, RI $89,383 Smithfield, RI $89,564 Johnston, RI $89,414

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

Understanding how an Inspection 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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$80,765

Average $89,405/year

$98,212

$6,730

Average $7,450/month

$8,184

$1,553

Average $1,719/week

$1,889

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,212	$8,184	$1,889	$47
Average	$89,405	$7,450	$1,719	$43
25th Percentile	$80,765	$6,730	$1,553	$39

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