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

A Field Network Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,989 for beginners, reaching about $55,390 at mid-level, and approach $58,827 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Field Network Engineer?

Field Network Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Field Network Engineer roles are District of Columbia $58,096, California $57,876, Massachusetts $57,104. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Field Network Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Field Network Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Network Implementation Engineer VI: $191,700; Network Engineer VI: $191,658; Network Engineer V: $153,178; Network Engineer III: $113,840; Field Engineer: $108,087.

Field Network Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Field Network Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Field Network Engineer in Rhode Island is $54,402 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $67,890
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,419 to $61,462
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,972

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Field Network Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,462	$5,122	$1,182	$30
Average	$54,402	$4,533	$1,046	$26
25th Percentile	$48,419	$4,035	$931	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Field Network Engineer Salaries

A Field Network 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 Field Network Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Field Network 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): $52,989
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,156
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,390
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,598
Expert (over 8 years): $58,827

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Field Network Engineer	$52,989
Intermediate Level Field Network Engineer	$53,156
Senior Level Field Network Engineer	$55,390
Specialist Level Field Network Engineer	$58,598
Expert Level Field Network Engineer	$58,827

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

District of Columbia: $58,096.
California: $57,876.
Massachusetts: $57,104.

District of Columbia $58,096 California $57,876 Massachusetts $57,104 Washington $56,894 New Jersey $56,873 Alaska $56,800 Connecticut $56,076 New York $55,782

Hawaii $54,843 Rhode Island $54,402 Maryland $54,103 Minnesota $53,694 Colorado $53,536 Illinois $53,484 Oregon $53,284 Delaware $53,137

New Hampshire $53,045 Virginia $52,838 Pennsylvania $52,235 Nevada $51,931 North Dakota $51,831 Michigan $51,673 Wisconsin $51,616 Vermont $51,500

Texas $51,180 Maine $51,159 Arizona $51,128 Ohio $51,091 Georgia $50,608 Indiana $50,367 Wyoming $50,320 Utah $50,246

Iowa $50,215 Kansas $49,963 Louisiana $49,889 North Carolina $49,863 Missouri $49,853 Florida $49,648 Montana $49,538 Nebraska $49,433

Kentucky $49,375 South Carolina $49,165 Tennessee $49,034 Idaho $48,982 New Mexico $48,599 Oklahoma $48,515 Alabama $48,205 South Dakota $47,686

Arkansas $47,402 West Virginia $47,250 Mississippi $46,794

Top Paying Cities for Field Network 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: $55,082
Albion: $54,617
Ashaway: $54,978

Adamsville, RI $55,082 Albion, RI $54,617 Ashaway, RI $54,978 Barrington, RI $54,473 Block Island, RI $54,776 Bradford, RI $54,944 Bristol, RI $54,683 Carolina, RI $54,854

Charlestown, RI $54,874 Chepachet, RI $54,765 Clayville, RI $54,612 Coventry, RI $54,614 West Greenwich, RI $54,765 East Greenwich, RI $54,578 Exeter, RI $54,750 Fiskeville, RI $54,472

Forestdale, RI $54,891 Foster, RI $54,736 Glendale, RI $54,896 Greene, RI $54,808 Greenville, RI $54,493 Harmony, RI $54,563 Harrisville, RI $54,872 Hope, RI $54,506

Hope Valley, RI $54,929 Hopkinton, RI $55,002 Jamestown, RI $54,818 Kenyon, RI $54,847 Little Compton, RI $55,074 Manville, RI $54,688 Mapleville, RI $54,775 Newport, RI $54,873

Middletown, RI $54,897 North Kingstown, RI $54,672 North Scituate, RI $54,564 Oakland, RI $54,834 Pascoag, RI $54,908 Pawtucket, RI $54,391 Central Falls, RI $54,416 Cumberland, RI $54,725

Lincoln, RI $54,470 Portsmouth, RI $54,867 Prudence Island, RI $54,755 Rockville, RI $54,993 Saunderstown, RI $54,785 Shannock, RI $54,850 Slatersville, RI $54,892 Slocum, RI $54,783

Tiverton, RI $55,034 Wakefield, RI $54,832 Kingston, RI $54,811 Narragansett, RI $54,847 Peace Dale, RI $54,825 Warren, RI $54,613 Warwick, RI $54,461 Westerly, RI $54,991

West Kingston, RI $54,828 West Warwick, RI $54,528 Wood River Junction, RI $54,906 Woonsocket, RI $54,895 North Smithfield, RI $54,770 Wyoming, RI $54,850 Providence, RI $54,376 Cranston, RI $54,383

North Providence, RI $54,389 East Providence, RI $54,379 Riverside, RI $54,397 Rumford, RI $54,389 Smithfield, RI $54,499 Johnston, RI $54,408

Field Network Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Field Network 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 July 01, 2026

$48,419

Average $54,402/year

$61,462

$4,035

Average $4,533/month

$5,122

$931

Average $1,046/week

$1,182

$23

Average $26/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,462	$5,122	$1,182	$30
Average	$54,402	$4,533	$1,046	$26
25th Percentile	$48,419	$4,035	$931	$23

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