What are the main factors that influence a Building Maintenance Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Building Maintenance Engineer's salary?

A Building Maintenance Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Structural Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,905, a Building Maintenance Engineer (2-4 years)earns $89,310, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,336, a Structural Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $126,874,

What are the highest paying states for a Building Maintenance Engineer?

Building Maintenance Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Maintenance Engineer roles are District of Columbia $94,819, California $94,459, Massachusetts $93,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Maintenance Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Building Maintenance Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Building Maintenance Manager: $107,553; Building Engineer: $90,173; Building Maintenance Supervisor: $87,156; Building Maintenance Technician IV: $62,800; Building Maintenance Technician III: $57,100.

Building Maintenance Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Building Maintenance Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Maintenance Engineer in Rhode Island is $88,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,436
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,307 to $98,027
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,494

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Building Maintenance Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,027	$8,169	$1,885	$47
Average	$88,790	$7,399	$1,708	$43
25th Percentile	$81,307	$6,776	$1,564	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Building Maintenance Engineer Salaries

A Building Maintenance 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 Do Building Maintenance 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 Building Maintenance Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $94,819.
California: $94,459.
Massachusetts: $93,200.

District of Columbia $94,819 California $94,459 Massachusetts $93,200 Washington $92,858 New Jersey $92,824 Alaska $92,704 Connecticut $91,522 New York $91,042

Hawaii $89,509 Rhode Island $88,790 Maryland $88,302 Minnesota $87,634 Colorado $87,377 Illinois $87,291 Oregon $86,966 Delaware $86,726

New Hampshire $86,575 Virginia $86,238 Pennsylvania $85,253 Nevada $84,757 North Dakota $84,594 Michigan $84,337 Wisconsin $84,243 Vermont $84,054

Texas $83,532 Maine $83,498 Arizona $83,446 Ohio $83,386 Georgia $82,598 Indiana $82,204 Wyoming $82,127 Utah $82,008

Iowa $81,956 Kansas $81,545 Louisiana $81,425 North Carolina $81,382 Missouri $81,365 Florida $81,031 Montana $80,851 Nebraska $80,680

Kentucky $80,586 South Carolina $80,243 Tennessee $80,029 Idaho $79,944 New Mexico $79,318 Oklahoma $79,181 Alabama $78,676 South Dakota $77,828

Arkansas $77,366 West Virginia $77,118 Mississippi $76,373

Top Paying Cities for Building Maintenance 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: $90,246
Albion: $88,747
Ashaway: $90,589

Adamsville, RI $90,246 Albion, RI $88,747 Ashaway, RI $90,589 Barrington, RI $88,747 Block Island, RI $90,117 Bradford, RI $90,529 Bristol, RI $88,662 Carolina, RI $89,792

Charlestown, RI $89,886 Chepachet, RI $88,576 Clayville, RI $88,662 Coventry, RI $88,576 West Greenwich, RI $88,516 East Greenwich, RI $88,636 Exeter, RI $90,529 Fiskeville, RI $88,747

Forestdale, RI $88,662 Foster, RI $88,516 Glendale, RI $88,516 Greene, RI $89,509 Greenville, RI $88,747 Harmony, RI $88,722 Harrisville, RI $88,576 Hope, RI $88,747

Hope Valley, RI $90,589 Hopkinton, RI $90,614 Jamestown, RI $89,706 Kenyon, RI $90,503 Little Compton, RI $90,212 Manville, RI $88,747 Mapleville, RI $88,516 Newport, RI $89,724

Middletown, RI $90,100 North Kingstown, RI $88,490 North Scituate, RI $88,722 Oakland, RI $88,602 Pascoag, RI $88,550 Pawtucket, RI $88,747 Central Falls, RI $88,747 Cumberland, RI $88,747

Lincoln, RI $88,747 Portsmouth, RI $89,364 Prudence Island, RI $88,576 Rockville, RI $90,614 Saunderstown, RI $89,758 Shannock, RI $90,477 Slatersville, RI $88,662 Slocum, RI $89,758

Tiverton, RI $90,272 Wakefield, RI $89,664 Kingston, RI $89,681 Narragansett, RI $89,698 Peace Dale, RI $89,664 Warren, RI $88,722 Warwick, RI $88,747 Westerly, RI $90,640

West Kingston, RI $89,732 West Warwick, RI $88,747 Wood River Junction, RI $90,529 Woonsocket, RI $88,662 North Smithfield, RI $88,722 Wyoming, RI $90,503 Providence, RI $88,747 Cranston, RI $88,747

North Providence, RI $88,747 East Providence, RI $88,747 Riverside, RI $88,747 Rumford, RI $88,747 Smithfield, RI $88,747 Johnston, RI $88,747

Building Maintenance Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Maintenance 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 April 01, 2026

$81,307

Average $88,790/year

$98,027

$6,776

Average $7,399/month

$8,169

$1,564

Average $1,708/week

$1,885

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,027	$8,169	$1,885	$47
Average	$88,790	$7,399	$1,708	$43
25th Percentile	$81,307	$6,776	$1,564	$39

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