What are the main factors that influence a Control Systems Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change A Control Systems Tech's salary?

A Control Systems Tech's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $95,886, a Control Systems Tech (2-4 years)earns $111,337, a Control & Instrument Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $126,556, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,798, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $170,364,

What are the highest paying states for a Control Systems Tech?

Control Systems Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Control Systems Tech roles are District of Columbia $116,607, California $116,165, Massachusetts $114,616. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Control Systems Tech roles make?

Salaries for Control Systems Tech level roles vary by specialization: Control Systems Engineering: $127,920; Control Systems Lead: $125,930; Control Systems Engineer III: $122,200; Control Systems Manager: $117,416; Control Systems Engineer II: $107,500.

Control Systems Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Control Systems Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control Systems Tech in Rhode Island is $109,193 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a Control Systems Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,399
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,834 to $120,293
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,403

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Control Systems Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,293	$10,024	$2,313	$58
Average	$109,193	$9,099	$2,100	$52
25th Percentile	$98,834	$8,236	$1,901	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Control Systems Tech Salaries

A Control Systems Tech'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 Control Systems Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control Systems Tech'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): $95,886
Early Career (1-2 years): $111,337
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,556
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,798
Expert (over 8 years): $170,364

Levels	Salary
Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$95,886
Control S... Level Control Systems Tech	$111,337
Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$126,556
Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$154,798
Control &... Level Control Systems Tech	$170,364

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How Do Control Systems Tech 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 Control Systems Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $116,607.
California: $116,165.
Massachusetts: $114,616.

District of Columbia $116,607 California $116,165 Massachusetts $114,616 Washington $114,195 New Jersey $114,153 Alaska $114,006 Connecticut $112,552 New York $111,963

Hawaii $110,077 Rhode Island $109,193 Maryland $108,592 Minnesota $107,771 Colorado $107,455 Illinois $107,350 Oregon $106,949 Delaware $106,655

New Hampshire $106,469 Virginia $106,054 Pennsylvania $104,843 Nevada $104,232 North Dakota $104,032 Michigan $103,716 Wisconsin $103,600 Vermont $103,369

Texas $102,726 Maine $102,684 Arizona $102,621 Ohio $102,547 Georgia $101,578 Indiana $101,094 Wyoming $100,999 Utah $100,852

Iowa $100,788 Kansas $100,283 Louisiana $100,135 North Carolina $100,083 Missouri $100,062 Florida $99,651 Montana $99,430 Nebraska $99,219

Kentucky $99,103 South Carolina $98,682 Tennessee $98,419 Idaho $98,313 New Mexico $97,545 Oklahoma $97,376 Alabama $96,755 South Dakota $95,712

Arkansas $95,143 West Virginia $94,838 Mississippi $93,922

Top Paying Cities for Control Systems Teches

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: $110,983
Albion: $109,140
Ashaway: $111,404

Adamsville, RI $110,983 Albion, RI $109,140 Ashaway, RI $111,404 Barrington, RI $109,140 Block Island, RI $110,825 Bradford, RI $111,331 Bristol, RI $109,035 Carolina, RI $110,425

Charlestown, RI $110,541 Chepachet, RI $108,929 Clayville, RI $109,035 Coventry, RI $108,929 West Greenwich, RI $108,856 East Greenwich, RI $109,003 Exeter, RI $111,331 Fiskeville, RI $109,140

Forestdale, RI $109,035 Foster, RI $108,856 Glendale, RI $108,856 Greene, RI $110,077 Greenville, RI $109,140 Harmony, RI $109,108 Harrisville, RI $108,929 Hope, RI $109,140

Hope Valley, RI $111,404 Hopkinton, RI $111,436 Jamestown, RI $110,320 Kenyon, RI $111,299 Little Compton, RI $110,941 Manville, RI $109,140 Mapleville, RI $108,856 Newport, RI $110,341

Middletown, RI $110,804 North Kingstown, RI $108,824 North Scituate, RI $109,108 Oakland, RI $108,961 Pascoag, RI $108,898 Pawtucket, RI $109,140 Central Falls, RI $109,140 Cumberland, RI $109,140

Lincoln, RI $109,140 Portsmouth, RI $109,898 Prudence Island, RI $108,929 Rockville, RI $111,436 Saunderstown, RI $110,383 Shannock, RI $111,267 Slatersville, RI $109,035 Slocum, RI $110,383

Tiverton, RI $111,015 Wakefield, RI $110,267 Kingston, RI $110,288 Narragansett, RI $110,309 Peace Dale, RI $110,267 Warren, RI $109,108 Warwick, RI $109,140 Westerly, RI $111,468

West Kingston, RI $110,351 West Warwick, RI $109,140 Wood River Junction, RI $111,331 Woonsocket, RI $109,035 North Smithfield, RI $109,108 Wyoming, RI $111,299 Providence, RI $109,140 Cranston, RI $109,140

North Providence, RI $109,140 East Providence, RI $109,140 Riverside, RI $109,140 Rumford, RI $109,140 Smithfield, RI $109,140 Johnston, RI $109,140

Control Systems Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control Systems Tech'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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$98,834

Average $109,193/year

$120,293

$8,236

Average $9,099/month

$10,024

$1,901

Average $2,100/week

$2,313

$48

Average $52/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,293	$10,024	$2,313	$58
Average	$109,193	$9,099	$2,100	$52
25th Percentile	$98,834	$8,236	$1,901	$48

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