What are the main factors that influence a Dynamic Positioning Operator's salary?

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

How does experience change A Dynamic Positioning Operator's salary?

A Dynamic Positioning Operator's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,302 for beginners, reaching about $88,171 at mid-level, and approach $90,476 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Dynamic Positioning Operator?

Dynamic Positioning Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dynamic Positioning Operator roles are District of Columbia $95,233, California $94,872, Massachusetts $93,608. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dynamic Positioning Operator roles make?

Salaries for Dynamic Positioning Operator level roles vary by specialization: Dynamic Marketing Leader: $125,959; Dynamic Engineering: $109,587; Dynamic Assessment Instructor: $69,054; Dennys Dynamic Restaurant Manager: $59,226; Operator: $47,124.

Dynamic Positioning Operator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Dynamic Positioning Operator make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dynamic Positioning Operator in Rhode Island is $89,178 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Dynamic Positioning Operator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,329
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,825 to $91,874
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,399

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Dynamic Positioning Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,874	$7,656	$1,767	$44
Average	$89,178	$7,431	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$78,825	$6,569	$1,516	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Dynamic Positioning Operator Salaries

A Dynamic Positioning Operator'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 Dynamic Positioning Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dynamic Positioning Operator'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): $86,302
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,734
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,171
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,897
Expert (over 8 years): $90,476

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Dynamic Positioning Operator	$86,302
Intermediate Level Dynamic Positioning Operator	$86,734
Senior Level Dynamic Positioning Operator	$88,171
Specialist Level Dynamic Positioning Operator	$89,897
Expert Level Dynamic Positioning Operator	$90,476

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How Do Dynamic Positioning Operator 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 Dynamic Positioning Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,233.
California: $94,872.
Massachusetts: $93,608.

District of Columbia $95,233 California $94,872 Massachusetts $93,608 Washington $93,264 New Jersey $93,229 Alaska $93,109 Connecticut $91,922 New York $91,440

Hawaii $89,900 Rhode Island $89,178 Maryland $88,688 Minnesota $88,017 Colorado $87,759 Illinois $87,673 Oregon $87,346 Delaware $87,105

New Hampshire $86,954 Virginia $86,615 Pennsylvania $85,626 Nevada $85,127 North Dakota $84,963 Michigan $84,705 Wisconsin $84,611 Vermont $84,421

Texas $83,897 Maine $83,862 Arizona $83,811 Ohio $83,751 Georgia $82,959 Indiana $82,564 Wyoming $82,486 Utah $82,366

Iowa $82,314 Kansas $81,901 Louisiana $81,781 North Carolina $81,738 Missouri $81,721 Florida $81,385 Montana $81,205 Nebraska $81,033

Kentucky $80,938 South Carolina $80,594 Tennessee $80,379 Idaho $80,293 New Mexico $79,665 Oklahoma $79,527 Alabama $79,020 South Dakota $78,168

Arkansas $77,704 West Virginia $77,454 Mississippi $76,706

Top Paying Cities for Dynamic Positioning Operators

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: $90,640
Albion: $89,135
Ashaway: $90,984

Adamsville, RI $90,640 Albion, RI $89,135 Ashaway, RI $90,984 Barrington, RI $89,135 Block Island, RI $90,511 Bradford, RI $90,924 Bristol, RI $89,049 Carolina, RI $90,184

Charlestown, RI $90,279 Chepachet, RI $88,963 Clayville, RI $89,049 Coventry, RI $88,963 West Greenwich, RI $88,903 East Greenwich, RI $89,023 Exeter, RI $90,924 Fiskeville, RI $89,135

Forestdale, RI $89,049 Foster, RI $88,903 Glendale, RI $88,903 Greene, RI $89,900 Greenville, RI $89,135 Harmony, RI $89,109 Harrisville, RI $88,963 Hope, RI $89,135

Hope Valley, RI $90,984 Hopkinton, RI $91,010 Jamestown, RI $90,098 Kenyon, RI $90,898 Little Compton, RI $90,606 Manville, RI $89,135 Mapleville, RI $88,903 Newport, RI $90,116

Middletown, RI $90,494 North Kingstown, RI $88,877 North Scituate, RI $89,109 Oakland, RI $88,989 Pascoag, RI $88,937 Pawtucket, RI $89,135 Central Falls, RI $89,135 Cumberland, RI $89,135

Lincoln, RI $89,135 Portsmouth, RI $89,754 Prudence Island, RI $88,963 Rockville, RI $91,010 Saunderstown, RI $90,150 Shannock, RI $90,872 Slatersville, RI $89,049 Slocum, RI $90,150

Tiverton, RI $90,666 Wakefield, RI $90,055 Kingston, RI $90,072 Narragansett, RI $90,090 Peace Dale, RI $90,055 Warren, RI $89,109 Warwick, RI $89,135 Westerly, RI $91,036

West Kingston, RI $90,124 West Warwick, RI $89,135 Wood River Junction, RI $90,924 Woonsocket, RI $89,049 North Smithfield, RI $89,109 Wyoming, RI $90,898 Providence, RI $89,135 Cranston, RI $89,135

North Providence, RI $89,135 East Providence, RI $89,135 Riverside, RI $89,135 Rumford, RI $89,135 Smithfield, RI $89,135 Johnston, RI $89,135

Dynamic Positioning Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dynamic Positioning Operator'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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$78,825

Average $89,178/year

$91,874

$6,569

Average $7,431/month

$7,656

$1,516

Average $1,715/week

$1,767

$38

Average $43/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$91,874	$7,656	$1,767	$44
Average	$89,178	$7,431	$1,715	$43
25th Percentile	$78,825	$6,569	$1,516	$38

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