What are the main factors that influence a Senior Control 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 Senior Control Engineer's salary?

A Senior Control Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Control & Instrument Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $97,517, a Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $113,231, a Senior Control Engineer (4-7 years)earns $128,708, a Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $157,431, a Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $173,261,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Control Engineer?

Senior Control Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Control Engineer roles are District of Columbia $136,720, California $136,202, Massachusetts $134,387. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Control Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Control Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Manufacturing Engineer Senior Manager: $153,804; DevOps Senior Engineer: $135,800; Inventory Control Senior Manager: $134,871; Control Engineer: $122,278; Senior Process Control Engineer: $113,240.

Senior Control Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Senior Control Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Control Engineer in Rhode Island is $128,027 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,470
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,222 to $137,681
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $109,295

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Senior Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,681	$11,473	$2,648	$66
Average	$128,027	$10,669	$2,462	$62
25th Percentile	$118,222	$9,852	$2,274	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Control Engineer Salaries

A Senior Control 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 Senior Control Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Control 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): $97,517
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,231
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $128,708
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $157,431
Expert (over 8 years): $173,261

Levels	Salary
Control &... Level Senior Control Engineer	$97,517
Control &... Level Senior Control Engineer	$113,231
Senior Co... Level Senior Control Engineer	$128,708
Control &... Level Senior Control Engineer	$157,431
Control &... Level Senior Control Engineer	$173,261

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

District of Columbia: $136,720.
California: $136,202.
Massachusetts: $134,387.

District of Columbia $136,720 California $136,202 Massachusetts $134,387 Washington $133,893 New Jersey $133,843 Alaska $133,670 Connecticut $131,966 New York $131,275

Hawaii $129,064 Rhode Island $128,027 Maryland $127,323 Minnesota $126,360 Colorado $125,990 Illinois $125,866 Oregon $125,397 Delaware $125,051

New Hampshire $124,834 Virginia $124,347 Pennsylvania $122,927 Nevada $122,211 North Dakota $121,977 Michigan $121,606 Wisconsin $121,470 Vermont $121,199

Texas $120,445 Maine $120,396 Arizona $120,322 Ohio $120,235 Georgia $119,099 Indiana $118,531 Wyoming $118,420 Utah $118,247

Iowa $118,173 Kansas $117,581 Louisiana $117,408 North Carolina $117,346 Missouri $117,321 Florida $116,840 Montana $116,580 Nebraska $116,333

Kentucky $116,198 South Carolina $115,704 Tennessee $115,395 Idaho $115,271 New Mexico $114,370 Oklahoma $114,172 Alabama $113,444 South Dakota $112,221

Arkansas $111,555 West Virginia $111,196 Mississippi $110,122

Top Paying Cities for Senior Control 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: $130,126
Albion: $127,965
Ashaway: $130,620

Adamsville, RI $130,126 Albion, RI $127,965 Ashaway, RI $130,620 Barrington, RI $127,965 Block Island, RI $129,941 Bradford, RI $130,534 Bristol, RI $127,842 Carolina, RI $129,472

Charlestown, RI $129,608 Chepachet, RI $127,718 Clayville, RI $127,842 Coventry, RI $127,718 West Greenwich, RI $127,632 East Greenwich, RI $127,805 Exeter, RI $130,534 Fiskeville, RI $127,965

Forestdale, RI $127,842 Foster, RI $127,632 Glendale, RI $127,632 Greene, RI $129,064 Greenville, RI $127,965 Harmony, RI $127,928 Harrisville, RI $127,718 Hope, RI $127,965

Hope Valley, RI $130,620 Hopkinton, RI $130,657 Jamestown, RI $129,348 Kenyon, RI $130,497 Little Compton, RI $130,077 Manville, RI $127,965 Mapleville, RI $127,632 Newport, RI $129,373

Middletown, RI $129,916 North Kingstown, RI $127,595 North Scituate, RI $127,928 Oakland, RI $127,756 Pascoag, RI $127,681 Pawtucket, RI $127,965 Central Falls, RI $127,965 Cumberland, RI $127,965

Lincoln, RI $127,965 Portsmouth, RI $128,855 Prudence Island, RI $127,718 Rockville, RI $130,657 Saunderstown, RI $129,423 Shannock, RI $130,460 Slatersville, RI $127,842 Slocum, RI $129,423

Tiverton, RI $130,163 Wakefield, RI $129,287 Kingston, RI $129,311 Narragansett, RI $129,336 Peace Dale, RI $129,287 Warren, RI $127,928 Warwick, RI $127,965 Westerly, RI $130,694

West Kingston, RI $129,385 West Warwick, RI $127,965 Wood River Junction, RI $130,534 Woonsocket, RI $127,842 North Smithfield, RI $127,928 Wyoming, RI $130,497 Providence, RI $127,965 Cranston, RI $127,965

North Providence, RI $127,965 East Providence, RI $127,965 Riverside, RI $127,965 Rumford, RI $127,965 Smithfield, RI $127,965 Johnston, RI $127,965

Senior Control Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Control 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 April 01, 2026

$118,222

Average $128,027/year

$137,681

$9,852

Average $10,669/month

$11,473

$2,274

Average $2,462/week

$2,648

$57

Average $62/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,681	$11,473	$2,648	$66
Average	$128,027	$10,669	$2,462	$62
25th Percentile	$118,222	$9,852	$2,274	$57

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