What are the main factors that influence an Electrical Engineering Intern's salary?

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

How does experience change An Electrical Engineering Intern's salary?

An Electrical Engineering Intern's salary grows with experience: an Electrical Engineering Intern (0-2 years)earns $86,051, an Electrical Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $104,306, an Electrical Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $126,868, an Electrical Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,061, an Electrical Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $175,260,

What are the highest paying states for an Electrical Engineering Intern?

Electrical Engineering Intern salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electrical Engineering Intern roles are District of Columbia $91,255, California $90,909, Massachusetts $89,697. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Electrical Engineering Intern roles make?

Salaries for Electrical Engineering Intern level roles vary by specialization: Electrical Engineer Intern: $121,395; Chemical Engineering Intern: $96,336; Systems Engineering Intern: $81,474; Software Engineering Intern: $81,420; Computer Engineering Intern: $79,149.

Electrical Engineering Intern Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Electrical Engineering Intern make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineering Intern in Rhode Island is $85,453 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, an Electrical Engineering Intern's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $99,802
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,839 to $92,963
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,998

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Electrical Engineering Intern Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,963	$7,747	$1,788	$45
Average	$85,453	$7,121	$1,643	$41
25th Percentile	$76,839	$6,403	$1,478	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineering Intern Salaries

An Electrical Engineering 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 Electrical Engineering Intern Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineering 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): $86,051
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,306
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,868
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,061
Expert (over 8 years): $175,260

Levels	Salary
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$86,051
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$104,306
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$126,868
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$151,061
Electrica... Level Electrical Engineering Intern	$175,260

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How Do Electrical Engineering 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 Electrical Engineering Interns. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,255.
California: $90,909.
Massachusetts: $89,697.

District of Columbia $91,255 California $90,909 Massachusetts $89,697 Washington $89,367 New Jersey $89,334 Alaska $89,219 Connecticut $88,082 New York $87,620

Hawaii $86,145 Rhode Island $85,453 Maryland $84,983 Minnesota $84,340 Colorado $84,093 Illinois $84,010 Oregon $83,697 Delaware $83,466

New Hampshire $83,321 Virginia $82,996 Pennsylvania $82,049 Nevada $81,571 North Dakota $81,414 Michigan $81,167 Wisconsin $81,076 Vermont $80,895

Texas $80,392 Maine $80,359 Arizona $80,310 Ohio $80,252 Georgia $79,494 Indiana $79,114 Wyoming $79,040 Utah $78,925

Iowa $78,875 Kansas $78,480 Louisiana $78,364 North Carolina $78,323 Missouri $78,307 Florida $77,985 Montana $77,812 Nebraska $77,647

Kentucky $77,557 South Carolina $77,227 Tennessee $77,021 Idaho $76,939 New Mexico $76,337 Oklahoma $76,205 Alabama $75,719 South Dakota $74,903

Arkansas $74,458 West Virginia $74,219 Mississippi $73,502

Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineering 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: $86,521
Albion: $85,790
Ashaway: $86,357

Adamsville, RI $86,521 Albion, RI $85,790 Ashaway, RI $86,357 Barrington, RI $85,564 Block Island, RI $86,040 Bradford, RI $86,305 Bristol, RI $85,893 Carolina, RI $86,162

Charlestown, RI $86,193 Chepachet, RI $86,022 Clayville, RI $85,782 Coventry, RI $85,786 West Greenwich, RI $86,023 East Greenwich, RI $85,729 Exeter, RI $85,999 Fiskeville, RI $85,562

Forestdale, RI $86,222 Foster, RI $85,977 Glendale, RI $86,228 Greene, RI $86,090 Greenville, RI $85,595 Harmony, RI $85,706 Harrisville, RI $86,191 Hope, RI $85,616

Hope Valley, RI $86,281 Hopkinton, RI $86,395 Jamestown, RI $86,106 Kenyon, RI $86,151 Little Compton, RI $86,508 Manville, RI $85,903 Mapleville, RI $86,039 Newport, RI $86,193

Middletown, RI $86,231 North Kingstown, RI $85,876 North Scituate, RI $85,706 Oakland, RI $86,132 Pascoag, RI $86,248 Pawtucket, RI $85,436 Central Falls, RI $85,474 Cumberland, RI $85,959

Lincoln, RI $85,560 Portsmouth, RI $86,184 Prudence Island, RI $86,006 Rockville, RI $86,381 Saunderstown, RI $86,054 Shannock, RI $86,156 Slatersville, RI $86,222 Slocum, RI $86,052

Tiverton, RI $86,446 Wakefield, RI $86,128 Kingston, RI $86,095 Narragansett, RI $86,151 Peace Dale, RI $86,117 Warren, RI $85,785 Warwick, RI $85,546 Westerly, RI $86,377

West Kingston, RI $86,122 West Warwick, RI $85,650 Wood River Junction, RI $86,245 Woonsocket, RI $86,226 North Smithfield, RI $86,030 Wyoming, RI $86,156 Providence, RI $85,411 Cranston, RI $85,423

North Providence, RI $85,433 East Providence, RI $85,417 Riverside, RI $85,444 Rumford, RI $85,432 Smithfield, RI $85,605 Johnston, RI $85,462

Electrical Engineering Intern Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineering 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.

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$76,839

Average $85,453/year

$92,963

$6,403

Average $7,121/month

$7,747

$1,478

Average $1,643/week

$1,788

$37

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,963	$7,747	$1,788	$45
Average	$85,453	$7,121	$1,643	$41
25th Percentile	$76,839	$6,403	$1,478	$37

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