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

A Transition Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $48,886 for beginners, reaching about $52,452 at mid-level, and approach $54,197 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Transition Specialist?

Transition Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transition Specialist roles are District of Columbia $53,787, California $53,583, Massachusetts $52,869. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transition Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Transition Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Transition Lead: $160,867; Transition Manager: $158,879; Service Transition Manager: $136,155; Transition Consultant: $108,509; Transition Nurse: $107,081.

Transition Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Transition Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transition Specialist in Rhode Island is $50,367 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,945
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,095 to $56,428
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,385

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Transition Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,428	$4,702	$1,085	$27
Average	$50,367	$4,197	$969	$24
25th Percentile	$44,095	$3,675	$848	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Transition Specialist Salaries

A Transition 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 Experience Level Affects Transition Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transition Specialist'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): $48,886
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,061
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $52,452
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $54,003
Expert (over 8 years): $54,197

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Transition Specialist	$48,886
Intermediate Level Transition Specialist	$49,061
Senior Level Transition Specialist	$52,452
Specialist Level Transition Specialist	$54,003
Expert Level Transition Specialist	$54,197

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How Do Transition 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 Transition Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $53,787.
California: $53,583.
Massachusetts: $52,869.

District of Columbia $53,787 California $53,583 Massachusetts $52,869 Washington $52,675 New Jersey $52,655 Alaska $52,587 Connecticut $51,917 New York $51,645

Hawaii $50,775 Rhode Island $50,367 Maryland $50,090 Minnesota $49,712 Colorado $49,566 Illinois $49,517 Oregon $49,333 Delaware $49,197

New Hampshire $49,111 Virginia $48,920 Pennsylvania $48,361 Nevada $48,079 North Dakota $47,987 Michigan $47,841 Wisconsin $47,788 Vermont $47,681

Texas $47,385 Maine $47,365 Arizona $47,336 Ohio $47,302 Georgia $46,855 Indiana $46,632 Wyoming $46,588 Utah $46,520

Iowa $46,491 Kansas $46,257 Louisiana $46,189 North Carolina $46,165 Missouri $46,155 Florida $45,966 Montana $45,864 Nebraska $45,767

Kentucky $45,713 South Carolina $45,519 Tennessee $45,398 Idaho $45,349 New Mexico $44,994 Oklahoma $44,917 Alabama $44,630 South Dakota $44,149

Arkansas $43,887 West Virginia $43,746 Mississippi $43,323

Top Paying Cities for Transition 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: $50,997
Albion: $50,566
Ashaway: $50,900

Adamsville, RI $50,997 Albion, RI $50,566 Ashaway, RI $50,900 Barrington, RI $50,433 Block Island, RI $50,714 Bradford, RI $50,870 Bristol, RI $50,627 Carolina, RI $50,786

Charlestown, RI $50,804 Chepachet, RI $50,703 Clayville, RI $50,562 Coventry, RI $50,564 West Greenwich, RI $50,704 East Greenwich, RI $50,530 Exeter, RI $50,689 Fiskeville, RI $50,432

Forestdale, RI $50,821 Foster, RI $50,676 Glendale, RI $50,824 Greene, RI $50,743 Greenville, RI $50,451 Harmony, RI $50,516 Harrisville, RI $50,803 Hope, RI $50,464

Hope Valley, RI $50,856 Hopkinton, RI $50,923 Jamestown, RI $50,753 Kenyon, RI $50,779 Little Compton, RI $50,989 Manville, RI $50,633 Mapleville, RI $50,713 Newport, RI $50,804

Middletown, RI $50,826 North Kingstown, RI $50,617 North Scituate, RI $50,517 Oakland, RI $50,768 Pascoag, RI $50,836 Pawtucket, RI $50,358 Central Falls, RI $50,380 Cumberland, RI $50,666

Lincoln, RI $50,430 Portsmouth, RI $50,798 Prudence Island, RI $50,694 Rockville, RI $50,915 Saunderstown, RI $50,722 Shannock, RI $50,782 Slatersville, RI $50,821 Slocum, RI $50,721

Tiverton, RI $50,953 Wakefield, RI $50,765 Kingston, RI $50,746 Narragansett, RI $50,779 Peace Dale, RI $50,759 Warren, RI $50,563 Warwick, RI $50,422 Westerly, RI $50,912

West Kingston, RI $50,762 West Warwick, RI $50,484 Wood River Junction, RI $50,834 Woonsocket, RI $50,823 North Smithfield, RI $50,708 Wyoming, RI $50,782 Providence, RI $50,343 Cranston, RI $50,350

North Providence, RI $50,356 East Providence, RI $50,346 Riverside, RI $50,362 Rumford, RI $50,355 Smithfield, RI $50,457 Johnston, RI $50,373

Transition Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transition 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 July 01, 2026

$44,095

Average $50,367/year

$56,428

$3,675

Average $4,197/month

$4,702

$848

Average $969/week

$1,085

$21

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,428	$4,702	$1,085	$27
Average	$50,367	$4,197	$969	$24
25th Percentile	$44,095	$3,675	$848	$21

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