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

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

How does experience change a Data Engineer Intern's salary?

A Data Engineer Intern's salary grows with experience: starting around $78,426 for beginners, reaching about $81,205 at mid-level, and approach $81,810 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Data Engineer Intern?

Data Engineer Intern salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Data Engineer Intern roles are District of Columbia $83,752, California $83,434, Massachusetts $82,322. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Data Engineer Intern roles make?

Salaries for Data Engineer Intern level roles vary by specialization: Project Engineer Intern: $86,385; Manufacturing Engineer Intern: $81,517; Applications Engineer Intern: $79,492; Network Engineer Intern: $79,012; Quality Engineer Intern: $78,223.

Data Engineer Intern Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Data Engineer Intern make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Data Engineer Intern in Rhode Island is $78,426 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,220
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,060 to $86,170
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,621

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Data Engineer Intern Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,170	$7,181	$1,657	$41
Average	$78,426	$6,536	$1,508	$38
25th Percentile	$68,060	$5,672	$1,309	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Data Engineer Intern Salaries

A Data Engineer Intern'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 Data Engineer Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Data Engineer Intern'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): $78,426
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,388
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $81,205
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,568
Expert (over 8 years): $81,810

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Data Engineer Intern	$78,426
Intermediate Level Data Engineer Intern	$79,388
Senior Level Data Engineer Intern	$81,205
Specialist Level Data Engineer Intern	$81,568
Expert Level Data Engineer Intern	$81,810

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How Do Data Engineer Intern 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 Data Engineer Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,752.
California: $83,434.
Massachusetts: $82,322.

District of Columbia $83,752 California $83,434 Massachusetts $82,322 Washington $82,019 New Jersey $81,989 Alaska $81,883 Connecticut $80,839 New York $80,416

Hawaii $79,062 Rhode Island $78,426 Maryland $77,995 Minnesota $77,405 Colorado $77,178 Illinois $77,103 Oregon $76,815 Delaware $76,603

New Hampshire $76,470 Virginia $76,172 Pennsylvania $75,302 Nevada $74,864 North Dakota $74,720 Michigan $74,493 Wisconsin $74,410 Vermont $74,243

Texas $73,782 Maine $73,752 Arizona $73,706 Ohio $73,653 Georgia $72,957 Indiana $72,609 Wyoming $72,541 Utah $72,435

Iowa $72,390 Kansas $72,027 Louisiana $71,921 North Carolina $71,883 Missouri $71,868 Florida $71,573 Montana $71,414 Nebraska $71,263

Kentucky $71,180 South Carolina $70,877 Tennessee $70,688 Idaho $70,612 New Mexico $70,060 Oklahoma $69,939 Alabama $69,493 South Dakota $68,744

Arkansas $68,336 West Virginia $68,116 Mississippi $67,458

Top Paying Cities for Data Engineer Interns

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: $79,712
Albion: $78,389
Ashaway: $80,015

Adamsville, RI $79,712 Albion, RI $78,389 Ashaway, RI $80,015 Barrington, RI $78,389 Block Island, RI $79,599 Bradford, RI $79,962 Bristol, RI $78,313 Carolina, RI $79,311

Charlestown, RI $79,395 Chepachet, RI $78,237 Clayville, RI $78,313 Coventry, RI $78,237 West Greenwich, RI $78,184 East Greenwich, RI $78,290 Exeter, RI $79,962 Fiskeville, RI $78,389

Forestdale, RI $78,313 Foster, RI $78,184 Glendale, RI $78,184 Greene, RI $79,062 Greenville, RI $78,389 Harmony, RI $78,366 Harrisville, RI $78,237 Hope, RI $78,389

Hope Valley, RI $80,015 Hopkinton, RI $80,038 Jamestown, RI $79,236 Kenyon, RI $79,939 Little Compton, RI $79,682 Manville, RI $78,389 Mapleville, RI $78,184 Newport, RI $79,251

Middletown, RI $79,584 North Kingstown, RI $78,162 North Scituate, RI $78,366 Oakland, RI $78,260 Pascoag, RI $78,215 Pawtucket, RI $78,389 Central Falls, RI $78,389 Cumberland, RI $78,389

Lincoln, RI $78,389 Portsmouth, RI $78,933 Prudence Island, RI $78,237 Rockville, RI $80,038 Saunderstown, RI $79,281 Shannock, RI $79,917 Slatersville, RI $78,313 Slocum, RI $79,281

Tiverton, RI $79,735 Wakefield, RI $79,198 Kingston, RI $79,213 Narragansett, RI $79,228 Peace Dale, RI $79,198 Warren, RI $78,366 Warwick, RI $78,389 Westerly, RI $80,060

West Kingston, RI $79,258 West Warwick, RI $78,389 Wood River Junction, RI $79,962 Woonsocket, RI $78,313 North Smithfield, RI $78,366 Wyoming, RI $79,939 Providence, RI $78,389 Cranston, RI $78,389

North Providence, RI $78,389 East Providence, RI $78,389 Riverside, RI $78,389 Rumford, RI $78,389 Smithfield, RI $78,389 Johnston, RI $78,389

Data Engineer Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Data Engineer Intern'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 January 01, 2026

$68,060

Average $78,426/year

$86,170

$5,672

Average $6,536/month

$7,181

$1,309

Average $1,508/week

$1,657

$33

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,170	$7,181	$1,657	$41
Average	$78,426	$6,536	$1,508	$38
25th Percentile	$68,060	$5,672	$1,309	$33

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