As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Systems Engineer in Providence, RI is $94,523, equivalent to $45 per hour, $1,818 weekly, or $7,877 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Systems Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineer in Providence, RI vary widely, spanning from $77,700 to $111,290. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,717) and 75th percentile ($103,299), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,290 per year. This $17,582 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Providence Electrical Systems Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Providence currently ranks 246 statewide for Electrical Systems Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Electrical Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $77,700 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $85,717 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $94,523 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $103,299 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $111,290 Providence, RI August 01, 2026
25% $85,717 10% $77,700 90% $111,290 75% $103,299 $94,523 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Electrical Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Electrical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Providence, Rhode Island    The Providence city limits enclose a small geographical region with a total area of 20.5 square miles (53 km2); 18.5 square miles (48 km2) of it is la....More

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