What are the main factors that influence an Instrumentation Tech's salary?

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

How does experience change An Instrumentation Tech's salary?

An Instrumentation Tech's salary grows with experience: an Instrument Technician I (1-3 years)earns $58,017, an Instrumentation Tech (3-5 years)earns $64,471, an Instrument Technician III (5-7 years)earns $83,166,

What are the highest paying states for an Instrumentation Tech?

Instrumentation Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Instrumentation Tech roles are District of Columbia $68,516, California $68,256, Massachusetts $67,346. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Instrumentation Tech roles make?

Salaries for Instrumentation Tech level roles vary by specialization: Instrumentation Designer: $117,543; Instrumentation Manager: $107,117; Instrumentation Technologist: $65,361; Instrumentation Technician: $63,858; Instrumentation Electrician: $61,797.

Instrumentation Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Instrumentation Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Instrumentation Tech in Rhode Island is $64,159 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, an Instrumentation Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $85,077
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,668 to $75,108
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,579

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Instrumentation Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,108	$6,259	$1,444	$36
Average	$64,159	$5,347	$1,234	$31
25th Percentile	$59,668	$4,972	$1,147	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Instrumentation Tech Salaries

An Instrumentation Tech'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 Do Instrumentation Tech 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 Instrumentation Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $68,516.
California: $68,256.
Massachusetts: $67,346.

District of Columbia $68,516 California $68,256 Massachusetts $67,346 Washington $67,099 New Jersey $67,074 Alaska $66,987 Connecticut $66,133 New York $65,787

Hawaii $64,679 Rhode Island $64,159 Maryland $63,807 Minnesota $63,324 Colorado $63,138 Illinois $63,076 Oregon $62,841 Delaware $62,668

New Hampshire $62,559 Virginia $62,315 Pennsylvania $61,604 Nevada $61,245 North Dakota $61,127 Michigan $60,941 Wisconsin $60,873 Vermont $60,737

Texas $60,360 Maine $60,335 Arizona $60,298 Ohio $60,255 Georgia $59,685 Indiana $59,401 Wyoming $59,345 Utah $59,258

Iowa $59,221 Kansas $58,924 Louisiana $58,838 North Carolina $58,807 Missouri $58,794 Florida $58,553 Montana $58,423 Nebraska $58,299

Kentucky $58,231 South Carolina $57,984 Tennessee $57,829 Idaho $57,767 New Mexico $57,315 Oklahoma $57,216 Alabama $56,851 South Dakota $56,238

Arkansas $55,904 West Virginia $55,725 Mississippi $55,186

Top Paying Cities for Instrumentation Teches

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: $65,211
Albion: $64,128
Ashaway: $65,459

Adamsville, RI $65,211 Albion, RI $64,128 Ashaway, RI $65,459 Barrington, RI $64,128 Block Island, RI $65,119 Bradford, RI $65,416 Bristol, RI $64,067 Carolina, RI $64,883

Charlestown, RI $64,951 Chepachet, RI $64,005 Clayville, RI $64,067 Coventry, RI $64,005 West Greenwich, RI $63,961 East Greenwich, RI $64,048 Exeter, RI $65,416 Fiskeville, RI $64,128

Forestdale, RI $64,067 Foster, RI $63,961 Glendale, RI $63,961 Greene, RI $64,679 Greenville, RI $64,128 Harmony, RI $64,110 Harrisville, RI $64,005 Hope, RI $64,128

Hope Valley, RI $65,459 Hopkinton, RI $65,477 Jamestown, RI $64,821 Kenyon, RI $65,397 Little Compton, RI $65,187 Manville, RI $64,128 Mapleville, RI $63,961 Newport, RI $64,834

Middletown, RI $65,106 North Kingstown, RI $63,943 North Scituate, RI $64,110 Oakland, RI $64,023 Pascoag, RI $63,986 Pawtucket, RI $64,128 Central Falls, RI $64,128 Cumberland, RI $64,128

Lincoln, RI $64,128 Portsmouth, RI $64,574 Prudence Island, RI $64,005 Rockville, RI $65,477 Saunderstown, RI $64,859 Shannock, RI $65,378 Slatersville, RI $64,067 Slocum, RI $64,859

Tiverton, RI $65,230 Wakefield, RI $64,791 Kingston, RI $64,803 Narragansett, RI $64,815 Peace Dale, RI $64,791 Warren, RI $64,110 Warwick, RI $64,128 Westerly, RI $65,496

West Kingston, RI $64,840 West Warwick, RI $64,128 Wood River Junction, RI $65,416 Woonsocket, RI $64,067 North Smithfield, RI $64,110 Wyoming, RI $65,397 Providence, RI $64,128 Cranston, RI $64,128

North Providence, RI $64,128 East Providence, RI $64,128 Riverside, RI $64,128 Rumford, RI $64,128 Smithfield, RI $64,128 Johnston, RI $64,128

Instrumentation Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Instrumentation Tech'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 April 01, 2026

$59,668

Average $64,159/year

$75,108

$4,972

Average $5,347/month

$6,259

$1,147

Average $1,234/week

$1,444

$29

Average $31/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,108	$6,259	$1,444	$36
Average	$64,159	$5,347	$1,234	$31
25th Percentile	$59,668	$4,972	$1,147	$29

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