What are the main factors that influence a Simulation Operations Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Simulation Operations Specialist's salary?

A Simulation Operations Specialist's salary grows with experience: an Administrative Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $47,664, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $56,024, an Simulation Operations Specialist (3-5 years)earns $66,673, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $78,215,

What are the highest paying states for a Simulation Operations Specialist?

Simulation Operations Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Simulation Operations Specialist roles are District of Columbia $70,661, California $70,393, Massachusetts $69,454. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Simulation Operations Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Simulation Operations Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Modeling & Simulation Engineer IV: $144,600; Systems Simulation Engineer IV: $144,560; Algorithm and Simulation Engineer IV: $144,555; Simulation Specialist: $141,082; Simulation Coordinator: $117,203.

Simulation Operations Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Simulation Operations Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Simulation Operations Specialist in Rhode Island is $66,168 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, a Simulation Operations Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,770
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,890 to $73,288
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,263

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Simulation Operations Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,288	$6,107	$1,409	$35
Average	$66,168	$5,514	$1,272	$32
25th Percentile	$58,890	$4,907	$1,132	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Simulation Operations Specialist Salaries

A Simulation Operations Specialist'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 Simulation Operations Specialist 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 Simulation Operations Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,661.
California: $70,393.
Massachusetts: $69,454.

District of Columbia $70,661 California $70,393 Massachusetts $69,454 Washington $69,199 New Jersey $69,174 Alaska $69,084 Connecticut $68,204 New York $67,846

Hawaii $66,704 Rhode Island $66,168 Maryland $65,804 Minnesota $65,306 Colorado $65,115 Illinois $65,051 Oregon $64,808 Delaware $64,630

New Hampshire $64,517 Virginia $64,266 Pennsylvania $63,532 Nevada $63,162 North Dakota $63,041 Michigan $62,849 Wisconsin $62,779 Vermont $62,639

Texas $62,249 Maine $62,224 Arizona $62,185 Ohio $62,141 Georgia $61,554 Indiana $61,260 Wyoming $61,203 Utah $61,113

Iowa $61,075 Kansas $60,769 Louisiana $60,679 North Carolina $60,647 Missouri $60,635 Florida $60,386 Montana $60,252 Nebraska $60,124

Kentucky $60,054 South Carolina $59,799 Tennessee $59,639 Idaho $59,575 New Mexico $59,109 Oklahoma $59,007 Alabama $58,631 South Dakota $57,999

Arkansas $57,654 West Virginia $57,469 Mississippi $56,914

Top Paying Cities for Simulation Operations Specialists

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: $67,253
Albion: $66,136
Ashaway: $67,508

Adamsville, RI $67,253 Albion, RI $66,136 Ashaway, RI $67,508 Barrington, RI $66,136 Block Island, RI $67,157 Bradford, RI $67,463 Bristol, RI $66,072 Carolina, RI $66,914

Charlestown, RI $66,985 Chepachet, RI $66,008 Clayville, RI $66,072 Coventry, RI $66,008 West Greenwich, RI $65,964 East Greenwich, RI $66,053 Exeter, RI $67,463 Fiskeville, RI $66,136

Forestdale, RI $66,072 Foster, RI $65,964 Glendale, RI $65,964 Greene, RI $66,704 Greenville, RI $66,136 Harmony, RI $66,117 Harrisville, RI $66,008 Hope, RI $66,136

Hope Valley, RI $67,508 Hopkinton, RI $67,527 Jamestown, RI $66,851 Kenyon, RI $67,444 Little Compton, RI $67,227 Manville, RI $66,136 Mapleville, RI $65,964 Newport, RI $66,863

Middletown, RI $67,144 North Kingstown, RI $65,944 North Scituate, RI $66,117 Oakland, RI $66,027 Pascoag, RI $65,989 Pawtucket, RI $66,136 Central Falls, RI $66,136 Cumberland, RI $66,136

Lincoln, RI $66,136 Portsmouth, RI $66,595 Prudence Island, RI $66,008 Rockville, RI $67,527 Saunderstown, RI $66,889 Shannock, RI $67,425 Slatersville, RI $66,072 Slocum, RI $66,889

Tiverton, RI $67,272 Wakefield, RI $66,819 Kingston, RI $66,831 Narragansett, RI $66,844 Peace Dale, RI $66,819 Warren, RI $66,117 Warwick, RI $66,136 Westerly, RI $67,546

West Kingston, RI $66,870 West Warwick, RI $66,136 Wood River Junction, RI $67,463 Woonsocket, RI $66,072 North Smithfield, RI $66,117 Wyoming, RI $67,444 Providence, RI $66,136 Cranston, RI $66,136

North Providence, RI $66,136 East Providence, RI $66,136 Riverside, RI $66,136 Rumford, RI $66,136 Smithfield, RI $66,136 Johnston, RI $66,136

Simulation Operations Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Simulation Operations Specialist'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

$58,890

Average $66,168/year

$73,288

$4,907

Average $5,514/month

$6,107

$1,132

Average $1,272/week

$1,409

$28

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,288	$6,107	$1,409	$35
Average	$66,168	$5,514	$1,272	$32
25th Percentile	$58,890	$4,907	$1,132	$28

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