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

A Communications Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Communications Engineer (0-2 years)earns $73,440, a Telecommunications Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,354, a Telecommunications Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $125,002, a Telecommunications Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $145,126, a Telecommunications Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,442,

What are the highest paying states for a Communications Engineer?

Communications Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Communications Engineer roles are District of Columbia $77,710, California $77,415, Massachusetts $76,383. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Communications Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Communications Engineer level roles vary by specialization: SVP of Marketing Communications: $281,295; VP of Marketing Communications: $229,716; Marketing Communications Director: $173,632; Dean of Communications: $148,280; Communications Manager: $122,356.

Communications Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Communications Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Communications Engineer in Rhode Island is $72,769 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,587
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,105 to $75,814
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,307

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Communications Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,814	$6,318	$1,458	$36
Average	$72,769	$6,064	$1,399	$35
25th Percentile	$63,105	$5,259	$1,214	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Communications Engineer Salaries

A Communications 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 Communications Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Communications 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): $73,440
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,354
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,002
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,126
Expert (over 8 years): $163,442

Levels	Salary
Communica... Level Communications Engineer	$73,440
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$94,354
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$125,002
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$145,126
Telecommu... Level Communications Engineer	$163,442

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

District of Columbia: $77,710.
California: $77,415.
Massachusetts: $76,383.

District of Columbia $77,710 California $77,415 Massachusetts $76,383 Washington $76,102 New Jersey $76,074 Alaska $75,976 Connecticut $75,008 New York $74,615

Hawaii $73,358 Rhode Island $72,769 Maryland $72,369 Minnesota $71,821 Colorado $71,611 Illinois $71,540 Oregon $71,274 Delaware $71,077

New Hampshire $70,954 Virginia $70,677 Pennsylvania $69,870 Nevada $69,463 North Dakota $69,330 Michigan $69,119 Wisconsin $69,042 Vermont $68,887

Texas $68,459 Maine $68,431 Arizona $68,389 Ohio $68,340 Georgia $67,694 Indiana $67,371 Wyoming $67,308 Utah $67,210

Iowa $67,168 Kansas $66,831 Louisiana $66,733 North Carolina $66,698 Missouri $66,684 Florida $66,410 Montana $66,262 Nebraska $66,122

Kentucky $66,045 South Carolina $65,764 Tennessee $65,589 Idaho $65,518 New Mexico $65,006 Oklahoma $64,894 Alabama $64,480 South Dakota $63,785

Arkansas $63,406 West Virginia $63,202 Mississippi $62,592

Top Paying Cities for Communications 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: $73,678
Albion: $73,056
Ashaway: $73,539

Adamsville, RI $73,678 Albion, RI $73,056 Ashaway, RI $73,539 Barrington, RI $72,863 Block Island, RI $73,269 Bradford, RI $73,494 Bristol, RI $73,144 Carolina, RI $73,373

Charlestown, RI $73,400 Chepachet, RI $73,254 Clayville, RI $73,049 Coventry, RI $73,053 West Greenwich, RI $73,254 East Greenwich, RI $73,004 Exeter, RI $73,234 Fiskeville, RI $72,862

Forestdale, RI $73,423 Foster, RI $73,215 Glendale, RI $73,429 Greene, RI $73,311 Greenville, RI $72,890 Harmony, RI $72,984 Harrisville, RI $73,398 Hope, RI $72,908

Hope Valley, RI $73,474 Hopkinton, RI $73,571 Jamestown, RI $73,325 Kenyon, RI $73,364 Little Compton, RI $73,667 Manville, RI $73,152 Mapleville, RI $73,268 Newport, RI $73,399

Middletown, RI $73,431 North Kingstown, RI $73,129 North Scituate, RI $72,985 Oakland, RI $73,347 Pascoag, RI $73,446 Pawtucket, RI $72,755 Central Falls, RI $72,787 Cumberland, RI $73,200

Lincoln, RI $72,860 Portsmouth, RI $73,391 Prudence Island, RI $73,240 Rockville, RI $73,560 Saunderstown, RI $73,281 Shannock, RI $73,368 Slatersville, RI $73,424 Slocum, RI $73,279

Tiverton, RI $73,614 Wakefield, RI $73,343 Kingston, RI $73,315 Narragansett, RI $73,364 Peace Dale, RI $73,334 Warren, RI $73,051 Warwick, RI $72,848 Westerly, RI $73,556

West Kingston, RI $73,339 West Warwick, RI $72,937 Wood River Junction, RI $73,443 Woonsocket, RI $73,428 North Smithfield, RI $73,261 Wyoming, RI $73,368 Providence, RI $72,734 Cranston, RI $72,743

North Providence, RI $72,752 East Providence, RI $72,738 Riverside, RI $72,762 Rumford, RI $72,751 Smithfield, RI $72,898 Johnston, RI $72,776

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

Understanding how a Communications 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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$63,105

Average $72,769/year

$75,814

$5,259

Average $6,064/month

$6,318

$1,214

Average $1,399/week

$1,458

$30

Average $35/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,814	$6,318	$1,458	$36
Average	$72,769	$6,064	$1,399	$35
25th Percentile	$63,105	$5,259	$1,214	$30

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